Detroit’s trade discussions with Edmonton are heating up, with big names like Mattias Ekholm and Cam Talbot rumored to be in play.
NHL Insider reports indicate the Edmonton Oilers and the Detroit Red Wings are in trade talks for a new starting goaltender.
The Edmonton Oilers have a goalie problem as they've made headlines going to the Stanley Cup Finals in back-to-back seasons only to be outmatched by the Florida Panthers and netminder Sergei Bobrovsky.
Reports out of Alberta indicate they would like to upgrade at the position with Detroit being a potential trade partner. Several notable names have been thrown on the chopping block with the most credible report indicating that Detroit high-end prospect Sebastian Cossa has been named in trade talks.
NHL Rumour Report (@NHLRumourReport) on XCam Robinson: Re Oilers goalie search: They are looking a little more long term; I was told they've contacted Detroit; I believe the first person they asked about was Trey Augustine…that was a non starter; they have…Sebastian Cossa sitting there – Sekeres and Price (8/11)
Detroit AHL Coach Says Cossa Will Be Firmly in the Mix for Red Wings Backup RoleDetroit AHL head coach Dan Watson notes goalie prospect Sebastian Cossa will be in the conversation for the Red Wings backup goalie spot
Other less credible sources have began to throw out other names and trade packages that have included multiple big names like Oilers' defencemen Mattias Ekholm, Detroit's Cam Talbot and Justin Holl as well as several other prospects that would likely work as filler to get a deal done.
The Oilers were one of the teams involved in trade talks for John Gibson before the Red Wings eventually won the sweepstakes for the former All-Star goaltender. It's tough to say what deal they will decide to go with as both sides are looking to win now, meaning a deal for picks or prospects doesn't seem likely.
If Cossa is dealt to the Oilers, he will likely become a strong contender for the starting job and will almost certainly see time in the NHL next season. This deal could include immediate help for the blueline with the aforementioned Ekholm, who is still an impact player but is 35 years old and entering the final season of his four-year deal with a cap hit at $6.25 million.
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