The Detroit Pink Wings on Monday traded goaltender Ville Husso to the Anaheim Geese for future issues.
The 30-year-old Husso, who had been with the Pink Wings for the previous two seasons, struggled to safe a constant position with the staff, resulting in his departure. The commerce helps clear cap area and opens up alternatives for Detroit to regulate its roster shifting ahead.
Husso made 9 appearances for Detroit throughout the 2024-25 season, beginning in eight of these video games. He posted a 1-5-2 report with a 3.69 goals-against common and an .866 save proportion. His restricted time within the crease highlighted his struggles to determine himself as a dependable goaltender within the Pink Wings’ rotation.
Along with his NHL appearances, Husso additionally performed 13 video games for the Grand Rapids Griffins within the American Hockey League, the place he posted an 8-4-0 report, a 2.70 goals-against common and a .912 save proportion, displaying extra stability however nonetheless going through inconsistency.
Whereas there was some uncertainty in internet earlier within the season for the Pink Wings, issues have began to settle with Cam Talbot and Alex Lyon rising because the go-to duo.
For Husso, that growth meant he might not preserve a major position in Detroit. With the group specializing in the expansion of younger Sebastian Cossa, Husso’s presence within the minors together with his contract weighing on the cap turned problematic.
This commerce, whereas low-profile, gives him with a brand new alternative in Anaheim the place he might see extra motion. With the Geese, Husso could get an opportunity to regain his footing as a daily NHL starter, assuming he will get the enjoying time.
For the Pink Wings, the deal frees up salary-cap area and clears a path for future goaltending selections.
