General manager Steve Yzerman said after the Red Wings’ season that his hope was that top goaltending prospect Sebastian Cossa would have a lengthy postseason with his Western Hockey League team.

Yzerman’s wish has been granted as Cossa moved within one win of reaching the Memorial Cup by beating the Seattle Thunderbirds 3-2 Wednesday night. Cossa’s Edmonton Oil Kings now own a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven Western Hockey League Championship Series.

#RedWings prospect Sebastian Cossa poised in 2022 WHL Final; earns fourth postseason shutout.

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— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) June 8, 2022

Cossa, 19,  is 15-2 for the Oil Kings in this postseason and owns a 1.98 goals-against average and .914 save percentage. He posted a shutout in Game 3. He would join a small group if the Oil Kings reach and win the Memorial Cup.

Six goalies drafted by the Red Wings have won the  Memorial Cup. Only four played for the Wings:

• Jim Rutherford, 1969 Montreal Jr. Canadiens (10th overall, 1969)
• Kevin Neville, 1973 Toronto Marlboros (151st overall, 1973)*
• Al Jensen, 1976 Hamilton Fincups (31st overall, 1978)
• Larry Lozinski, 1978 New Westminster Bruins (219th overall, 1978)
• Corrado Micalef, 1981 Cornwall Royals (44th overall, 1981)
• Frederic Deschenes, 1996 Granby Bisons (114th overall, 1994)*
  *Never played for Red Wings

Other Goalies Who Played For Red Wings And Won Memorial Cup:

• Harvey Teno, 1934 St. Michael’s Majors
• Roger Crozier, 1960 St. Catharines TeePees
• Don McLeod, 1966 Edmonton Oil Kings
• Mike Vernon, 1983 Portland Winterhawks
• Kevin Hodson, 1993 Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds

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Boston: David Pastrnak’s agent denies there is a riff between his client and Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney.

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Pittsburgh: Could an NHL team pluck an assistant coach from Pittsburgh Penguins to be their head coach? Dave Molinari considers the possibilities.

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Detroit Red Wings forward Filip Zadina called Vancouver Conor Garland for a reckless third period hit and in the process may have gotten himself in trouble with the NHL.

Garland was penalized for a blow to the head. Zadina had to leave the game, but was able to return.

“I’m ok… I was just reaching for the puck and he just reversed me I guess, you know, like the midget like he is,” Zadina said. “It’s pretty normal, you know, that he reversed hit because I don’t think he’s strong enough to battle me in the corner one-on-one.”

It is still unknown whether the NHL will discipline Filip Zadina for the use of the word “midget.” It’s considered a slur against people living with dwarfism. For example, USA Hockey and Hockey Canada no longer use that word, or any other,  in describing age divisions.

Zadina down the tunnel after this Garland hit pic.twitter.com/0IpbDdxqF0

— Spittin' Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) October 17, 2021

Zadina Scored on Power Play

Zadina scored the game-winning power play goal in the second period. It was less than two minutes after Garland tied the game 1-1.

In the third period, the two players chased the puck in the corner. Zadina, who was outstretched to chip the puck, took a reverse hit by Garland.

Garland was assessed a minor for an illegal check to the head. The other players on the ice engaged. Canucks’ Bo Horvat and Red Wings’ Filip Hronek and Michael Rasmussen drew roughing minors.

Dylan Larkin was crunched head-first into the boards in the opener. Since then, Detroit fan base has been discussing about whether players should be brought in to help protect the top players and younger players. The Red Wings are not a big team.

But against the Canucks, the Detroit Red Wings players showed they intend to stand up for themselves. When the action became chippy, Detroit players took an active role in sticking up for each other.

Zadina on Garland: He reverse hit me I guess, I mean y'know, like the midget like he is. It's pretty normal he does reverse hit, I don't think he's strong enough to battle me in the corner one on one, he just do stupid hit. https://t.co/OmXcQrJuWy

— Taj (@taj1944) October 17, 2021

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General manager Steve Yzerman is now 25 months into his chassis-up rebuild of the Detroit Red Wings and the reviews have been favorable from day one. The fan base has generally been pleased by his efforts, although some wanted him to fire coach Jeff Blashill after this season.

Here are the 10 best moves he’s made since replacing Ken Holland on April 19, 2019:

1. Drafted Moritz Seider at No. 6

Yzerman drafted Seider at No. 6 in the 2019 draft and today he is playing like the best player from that draft class. He was a dominant, beastly performer last season in the Swedish Elite League and projects to be an all-purpose No. 1 NHL defenseman. Last month, Seider was ranked No. 1 on TSN’s Top 75 NHL Prospects List. At Yzerman’s first swing at a Detroit draft board, he hit it out of the park.

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