Prospect Info: Cossa Crushing it in Grand Rapids
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izlez
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I had got into my head that he was going to do a 50/50 split with a .910 save% in GR this year, so this is a bit disappointing. But realistically, he hasn't shown anything to this point that he would actually do that. More playing time isn't a bad thing. Just hope he plays well
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This is a big day in the lives of Cossa detractors
But we don't want it to be. I want Brattstrom launched out of our trebuchet. That dude f***ing sucks.
lhsgolf19
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If Brattstrom sucks... they will bring up Cossa... it's not bad at all
Getting him reps is the most important thing.
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Man, your trebuchet is going to need some TLC. Can we all pitch in to sponsor a spa day for it? A C-3PO oil bath? Some gourmet mac 'n cheese?
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I might need a dedicated trebuchet just for shitty farm team players.
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I dislike that Cossa is there, but that's also my thought. Brattstrom will eventually play his way down. I wish there was a way we could loan him to an Allsvenskan team or something instead, though.
SantosHalper
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Holtby, Grubauer, Quick and Dubnyk also started their pro career's in ECHL, this is a better choice than going back to WHL. Whole new challenge and enviroment for Cossa. Olkinuora was probably promised a clear number 1 goalie role but injuries will happen, Cossa gets AHL games at somepoint of the season.
If Husso or Ned gets hurt, Olkinuora will be called up and Cossa replaces Olkinuora in GR then. Backupström is not stealing any minutes from Cossa.
If Husso or Ned gets hurt, Olkinuora will be called up and Cossa replaces Olkinuora in GR then. Backupström is not stealing any minutes from Cossa.
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I tend to agree we are talking about someone that has all-star celling I am not sure why they would play these kind of games with his development. If he has a championship mind set he will take it in stride and will get through it but my first reaction to this was "really?" He should be able to easily prove his way out of the situation though.
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He will still likely get time in GRG’s net this year. He is the 4th best goalie in the organization in terms of skill and the 5th in terms of depth chart.
If he gets a plethora of minutes this year and continues to take steps with his game, he may be the 3rd best in terms of skill at the end of the year.
If he gets a plethora of minutes this year and continues to take steps with his game, he may be the 3rd best in terms of skill at the end of the year.
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Woof. That's a rough start for a guy in his D+2 that was drafted 15OA. Don't really understand why Yzerman signed so many goalies when he knew Cossa was coming in.
There are NHL-level goalies who spent time in the ECHL, but none of them have been all-star quality guys and only one was a consistent starter for his entire career.
Things just go from bad to worse for this kid.
There are NHL-level goalies who spent time in the ECHL, but none of them have been all-star quality guys and only one was a consistent starter for his entire career.
Things just go from bad to worse for this kid.
lhsgolf19
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Bad to worse? It’s better than playing in the WHL
Gniwder
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While I wanted Wallstedt more than Cossa, this is disappointing. Looks like he's gonna play in the AHL after posting good numbers in the SHL. Of course there would be at least one guy that says he won't learn anything there and should be playing in the NHL, lol.
Let's hope this is a one season deal. Not liking it at all. I'd rather be wrong about Cossa over Wallstedt because it's a first round pick...
Let's hope this is a one season deal. Not liking it at all. I'd rather be wrong about Cossa over Wallstedt because it's a first round pick...
I guess the plan is to get him accustomed to crappy defensemen right away, lol.
Henkka
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And of course, they did the most rational decision.
Toledo, games against men, will get challenged. Everything what Yzerman talked about.
Holden Caufield
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Wow, who was the last top 15 pick in the draft to play in an ECHL game as a teenager?
Not saying it’s a dumpster fire idea or anything…
Just seems like this is a historically rare path for a blue chip prospect at this age.
Not saying it’s a dumpster fire idea or anything…
Just seems like this is a historically rare path for a blue chip prospect at this age.
Henkka
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Just wait for either Husso or Ned to get injured...
---> Olkinuora called up.
---> Cossa called up to AHL and will start for Griffins.
Then back to Toledo when NHL guys are healthy, Olkinuora back to GR.
He'll get plenty of games at probably 2 different levels, and there's no reason to be disappointed of these decisions.
Much ado about nothing really. At this point he needs to be playing professional hockey and he needs to be playing regularly. The Coast is fine as a jumping off point. Needless to say I hope he plays really well there and gets promoted to GR at some point in the season.
When it comes to goalies, there are only so many nets to go around. If you need to send a kid to the ECHL to get games, you do it without thinking.
Henkka
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I dunno. Maybe some other organization did a mistake, sending their 1st round guy back to juniors, to go that easy path.
