Grand Rapids Griffins preview upcoming AHL season amidst roster changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 9:23 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Grand Rapids Griffins look ahead to the 2026-27 AHL season after a disappointing end to last season in the Calder Cup Playoffs. With a record of 51-16-4-1, the team displayed significant strengths, finishing first in the Central Division. This season's roster features new goaltending duo Michal Postava and Trey Augustine after Sebastian Cossa's departure. The Griffins aim to develop prospects that may bolster the Detroit Red Wings' roster, navigating a summer of turnover and managing expectations for playoff success.
- •Griffins lost to the Chicago Wolves in the Central Division Final last season.
- •Last season's record placed the Griffins among the top teams in the AHL.
- •New goaltenders Postava and Augustine replace traded Sebastian Cossa.
- •Roster changes include the addition of veterans like Wilmer Skoog.
- •The team's success hinges on the impact of developing prospects.
- 9:23 AMYahoo Sports — Grand Rapids Griffins 2026-27 American Hockey League Season Preview
"After a remarkable season where the Grand Rapids Griffins came up short in the Calder Cup Playoffs, it’s a mystery how this new-look team will fare this season.
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