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Cossa Played Like An All-Star Before Last Weekend

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What Grand Rapids Griffins coach Dan Watson likes most about goalie Sebastian Cossa is the respect he has for his craft.



“Every day before practice, he’s prepared for practice,” Watson said. “And that’s a growth that I’ve seen from when I first saw him in Toledo all the way till now. And it’s translating into wins, form, and good performances on the ice.”

His focus and preparation has helped Cossa, 22, post a 14-8-3 record with a 2.20 GAA and .920 save percentage. His focus and competitiveness even extended to the AHL All-Star game where he helped the Watson-coached Central Division team beat the Atlantic Division 2-1 in the shootout to win the AHL All-Star Challenge. Cossa and Milwaukee Admirals goalie Mike Murray combined to give up only seven goals in four games for the Central Division.

Cossa also partially stole the show on All-Star weekend by letting the AHL install a video camera on his mask.

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By next season, Cossa probably will be in the Detroit Red Wings mix. Even if he starts the season in Grand Rapids (as Detroit’s No. 3 goalie), he likely would earn some time in Detroit.

“Pretty happy to see where he’s at right now,” Watson said.

Red Wings Hoping Cossa Enjoys Long Playoff Run

Undoubtedly, the Red Wings would like to see Cossa get some AHL playoff experience this season, which seems possible given how the Griffins have played.

Cossa faced obstacles this season, like the fact that the Red Wings have three goalies playing in Grand Rapids. Ville Husso and Jack Campbell both have considerable NHL experience.

“The three goalies probably right now was throwing him off a little bit,” Watson said. “But to spin that to a positive, he’s had more time in the gym to get stronger. He’s had more time off the ice, do other cognitive learning things that resources that we have here. And then in that it’s. For him, it’s all about his daily habits and what he does, his routine.”

Even with three goalies sharing time, Cossa will still get close to 40 games this season.

“His development,” Watson said,”I think is on the right track and the right path.”

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Gord Cheswick

I have to believe – no matter how well he is playing – Lyons has to be in the TDL list! He is UFA in July, and I have to think SY doesn’t want to go thru trying to resign him! If that happens, Cossa will be ‘the man’ backing up Talbot. My greatest hope: whichever team needs Lyons – SY can package Copp or Compher with him! Then, make that big deal to get Cozens and Byrum here from Buffalo

Bill_H

Did he play poorly after last weekend?