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Griffins overhaul roster after record-breaking season, part ways with key players

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 1:00 PM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Griffins overhaul roster after record-breaking season, part ways with key players
Summary

Following a historic 51-win season, the Grand Rapids Griffins will have a substantially different roster for the 2026-27 AHL campaign. Key departures include star goaltender Sebastian Cossa, who was traded to the Utah Mammoth, and influential forwards Amadeus Lombardi and Eduards Tralmaks, both of whom moved to different teams. The Griffins are shifting from veteran players to a youth-focused lineup, integrating top prospects such as Trey Augustine and Michal Postava into their strategy. The focus will now be on developing new talent while striving to replicate last season's success.

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  • •Grand Rapids Griffins had a historic 51-win season.
  • •Sebastian Cossa traded to Utah Mammoth.
  • •Amadeus Lombardi dealt to New Jersey Devils.
  • •Eduards Tralmaks signed with Edmonton Oilers.
  • •Trey Augustine leads the new youth movement.
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  • 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Griffins Record-Breaking Roster Sees Major Losses, Roster Overhauled With Wave of Prospects
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Following a historic 51-win campaign, Grand Rapids swaps veteran stars like Sebastian Cossa for a high-octane youth movement led by blue-chip goaltending prospects Trey Augustine and Michal Postava.

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