Cossa Trade Rumors & Griffins Knocked Out - May 24th, 2026

This (now fully offseason) Detroit Red Wings podcast digs into Sebastian Cossa trade rumors, Carter Bear's Memorial Cup run, and what's next for Red Wings prospects this offseason. News and analysis also covers Lucas Raymond & MBN at the World Championships, Nate Danielson, and a look at the 2026 Red Wings draft board.

(00:00) - Intro
Emmitt Finnie: international superstar. Setting the table for an offseason loaded with prospect storylines, trade chatter, and Stanley Cup playoff drama.

(05:35) - Grand Rapids Griffins Season Ends
A second-round exit stings, plus what it means for Sebastian Cossa's stock and the Willender roster crunch.

(16:20) - World Championships Update
Lucas Raymond sits second in tournament scoring, Emmitt Finnie wins Player of the Game for Canada, MBN and Tralmaks head over, Moritz Seider, Johansson, and others roll on.

(21:55) - Carter Bear at the Memorial Cup
Bear scores again as Everett rolls - why he's the prospect Detroit needs in Grand Rapids next season (or maybe in Hockeytown?).

(26:55) - Nate Danielson Concerns
Why a top-10 pick has to produce, and what the realistic range of outcomes looks like now for Danielson.

(37:00) - Sebastian Cossa Trade Rumors
Frank Seravalli's comments, the Edmonton fit, and whether an Isaac Howard-for-Cossa swap makes sense for Steve Yzerman.

(49:35) - Stanley Cup Playoffs Update & Vegas Off-Ice Drama
Carolina wakes up, Vegas goes up 2-0 on Colorado without Cale Makar, and the chaos continues. The NHL upholds Vegas's fine and lost second-round pick, plus the Bruce Cassidy coaching situation.

(57:20) - Draft Profile: Chase Reid
The right-shot defender headed to Michigan State and whether he belongs in the top tier with McKenna and Schaefer.

(1:03:10) - Draft Profile: Mathis Preston
Brad's guy. A dynamic WHL winger who could be sitting there at pick 47 - exactly the swing Steve Yzerman's roster needs.

(1:10:00) - Overtime / Patron Questions
EP40 fit's, Tolvanen reclamation talk, Dorofeyev offer sheet dreams, and definitive Red Wings moments.

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