# The Cossa Question: Detroit's Goalie Situation and NHL Drama - May 3rd, 2026

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Podcast: [Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/winged-wheel-podcast-a-detroit-red-wings-podcast-173325)
Published: 2026-05-04T02:30:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 5595

## Resource

What's the plan between the pipes in Hockeytown? This Detroit Red Wings podcast tackles the Sebastian Cossa question as the Grand Rapids Griffins playoff run raises debates about Detroit's goalie depth chart. News and analysis covers Red Wings prospects, a Marco Kasper injury update, and NHL drama including the Oilers' postseason meltdown. (00:00) - Intro Ryan learns the hard way not to wade into Bruins-Sabres discourse online, plus a tragic Costco hot dog incident in the parking lot. (06:25) - Goalie Situation Next Season Sebastian Cossa is no longer waiver-exempt, Michael Postava has taken the Griffins net, and John Gibson holds down Detroit. How does Steve Yzerman handle a backup spot when Cam Talbot is a UFA and playoff expectations are real? (26:00) - Trading Cossa Scenarios Edmonton, Vancouver, and the Elias Pettersson rage-baiting Evan return. What kind of return makes sense if Yzerman moves a goalie prospect this summer? (38:20) - Marco Kasper Knee Injury Kasper reportedly played through a lingering knee issue, plus Moritz Seider and Albert Johansson updates heading into the World Championships. (43:10) - Oilers Crash Out & McDavid & Draisaitl's Futures Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl scorch their own organization after the Anaheim loss. Stan Bowman, Jeff Jackson, and a franchise backed into a corner - could the unthinkable happen? (59:45) - McAvoy-Benson Incident Charlie McAvoy's two-handed chop, Zach Benson's slew foot, and the rat energy that ended the series as the Sabres beat the Bruins. (1:05:30) - More NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Series Updates Buffalo over Boston, Minnesota & Hughes drop Dallas, Vegas-Anaheim on deck, and Carolina and Colorado as buzzsaws. (1:13:20) - Leafs Hire John Chayka Toronto's baffling GM choice, Matt Sundin: window dressing?, and…

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