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 function with the crew, resulting in his departure. The commerce helps clear cap area and opens up alternatives for Detroit to regulate its roster transferring ahead.
Husso made nine appearances for Detroit in the course of the 2024-25 season, beginning in eight of these video games. He posted a 1-5-2 file with a 3.69 goals-against common and an .866 save share. 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 file, a 2.70 goals-against common and a .912 save share, exhibiting 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 improvement meant he may now not preserve a major function in Detroit. With the group specializing in the expansion of younger Sebastian Cossa, Husso’s presence within the minors along with his contract weighing on the cap grew to become problematic.
This commerce, whereas low-profile, supplies him with a brand new alternative in Anaheim the place he may see extra motion. With the Geese, Husso might get an opportunity to regain his footing as an everyday 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.
