Overview
- Social media posts have widely claimed the Edmonton Oilers are in on a deal for Sebastian Cossa, but those posts remain unverified and no team has announced a trade.
- ESPN analyst Kevin Weekes posted that the Utah Mammoth are among clubs showing interest in Cossa, a note picked up by multiple outlets and treated as a more credible report than the initial viral claim.
- Cossa remains under contract with the Detroit Red Wings and has not been traded, so any movement would still require a formal agreement between teams.
- The 2021 first-round pick has extensive AHL experience with 123 games for the Grand Rapids Griffins but just one NHL appearance, which frames him as a high-upside prospect rather than an established starter.
- Detroit’s recent additions and other young goalies in the system have made Cossa more tradable and outlets say a sale could presage larger moves, so watch for follow-up reporting about package details or linked deals such as a potential Dylan Larkin trade.