Utah Mammoth Acquires Goalie Prospect Sebastian Cossa, Signs Extension
The Utah Mammoth has acquired goalie Sebastian Cossa, a highly touted prospect, from the Detroit Red Wings. Cossa is slated to be the backup goalie for the 2026-27 season and has signed a two-year contract extension with the team. Despite…
Salt Lake City, UT, August 22, 2026 —
The Utah Mammoth has finalized a deal to acquire highly touted goaltending prospect Sebastian Cossa from the Detroit Red Wings. Cossa, who has signed a two-year contract extension with the Utah franchise, is expected to serve as the team’s backup goaltender for the 2026-27 season.
While Cossa has limited experience at the National Hockey League level, his performance in the American Hockey League (AHL) has drawn significant attention. His recent AHL play indicates he could be a strong contender for rookie of the year honors in the upcoming season. This development aligns with a recent trend in the league that has seen several rookie goaltenders achieve notable success.
The specifics of the trade that brought Cossa to Utah were not immediately provided. Further details regarding the contract extension, including its financial terms and specific start date, were also not disclosed. The team has not released additional information regarding Cossa’s role beyond the 2026-27 season.
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