Utah Mammoth trade for goalie prospect Sebastian Cossa from Red Wings
ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 2:26 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The Utah Mammoth acquired goaltender Sebastian Cossa from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for pick No. 23 during the NHL draft on June 26, 2026. Cossa, 23, has played one NHL game, winning against the Buffalo Sabres, and had a.915 save percentage with the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins last season. With Vítek Vaněček set to become an unrestricted free agent, Cossa could serve as the backup to Karel Vejmelka next season. Cossa's development is bolstered by prior junior experience alongside Mammoth player Dylan Guenther.
- •Cossa was the 15th overall pick in the 2021 NHL draft.
- •The Mammoth traded for pick No. 23 by sending JJ Peterka to Boston.
- •Cossa has one NHL game experience, with a win recorded.
- •He played last season with the Grand Rapids Griffins in the AHL.
- •Cossa previously played junior hockey with Mammoth's Dylan Guenther.
- 3:51 AMESPN NHL — Detroit deals top goalie prospect Cossa to Utah
- 2:26 AMYahoo Sports — Utah Mammoth acquire top goalie prospect Sebastian Cossa for draft pick
"The Red Wings traded one of their top prospects in goaltender Sebastian Cossa to the Mammoth on Friday for the 23rd pick of this year's draft.
"The 23-year-old could back up Karel Vejmelka next season.
Sources
External links- ESPN NHLJun 27, 2026, 3:51 AMDetroit deals top goalie prospect Cossa to Utah
The Red Wings traded one of their top prospects in goaltender Sebastian Cossa to the Mammoth on Friday for the 23rd pick of this year's draft.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 2:26 AMUtah Mammoth acquire top goalie prospect Sebastian Cossa for draft pick
The 23-year-old could back up Karel Vejmelka next season.
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