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Utah Mammoth acquire Sebastian Cossa to address goalie depth concerns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:26 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Utah Mammoth acquire Sebastian Cossa to address goalie depth concerns

Summary

The Utah Mammoth have traded for Sebastian Cossa from the Detroit Red Wings to strengthen their goalie depth. During the playoffs, goaltender Karel Vejmelka struggled under pressure, allowing 15 goals in his last three games. Alternative Vitek Vanecek struggled throughout the season, prompting the Mammoth to seek improvement in net. Cossa joins after a successful AHL tenure, boasting a save percentage of.913. He is expected to contribute to the team’s goals against issues next season.

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By the Numbers

•Karel Vejmelka faced exhaustion in crucial playoff games.
•Vitek Vanecek posted a poor 5-13-3 record this season.
•Cossa averages a.913 save percentage in his AHL career.
•He was a two-time AHL All-Star with the Grand Rapids Griffins.
•Cossa's acquisition follows Vanecek's departure to the Islanders.

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9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Can Sebastian Cossa Solve the Mammoth’s Goalie Depth Issues?

What they're saying

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The NHL Playoffs have a nasty tendency to show a team’s weaknesses. Facing the Vegas Golden Knights, the Utah Mammoth realized they lacked physicality and, more importantly, goalie depth. It became evident that Karel Vejmelka’s energy dissipated as the playoffs wore on. In his last three games of the postseason, Vejmelka allowed the Golden Knights […] The post Can Sebastian Cossa Solve the Mammoth’s Goalie Depth Issues? appeared first on The Lead.
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