Red Wings Call Up Goaltender Amid John Gibson Injury

Detroit brings up Sebastian Cossa from AHL as Gibson deals with undisclosed injury

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Detroit Red Wings have recalled goaltender Sebastian Cossa from their AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins, under emergency conditions due to an injury to starting netminder John Gibson. The move comes as the Red Wings, currently third in the Atlantic Division, look to maintain their playoff positioning with Gibson sidelined.

Why it matters

The Red Wings are in the midst of a promising season, aiming to end their playoff drought that dates back to 2015-16. Gibson's injury could be a significant setback, making Cossa's call-up a crucial move to provide goaltending depth as Detroit pushes for the postseason.

The details

Cossa, the Red Wings' 15th overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, has been stellar with the Griffins this season, posting a 24-4-3 record with a 1.99 goals-against average and .927 save percentage. He was also named an AHL All-Star. The emergency recall allows the Red Wings to exceed the salary cap for players making less than $1 million, and it does not count towards Cossa's four regular-season recall limit, though he must return to the AHL once Gibson is healthy.

  • On March 4, 2026, the Red Wings announced Cossa's call-up from the AHL.
  • Gibson left the Red Wings' game against the Nashville Predators on an undisclosed injury after the first period.

The players

Sebastian Cossa

A goaltender for the Red Wings' AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins, who was called up on an emergency basis due to John Gibson's injury.

John Gibson

The starting goaltender for the Detroit Red Wings who suffered an injury, prompting the team to call up Cossa from the AHL.

Erik Gustafsson

A Red Wings player who was assigned to the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins in a corresponding move to Cossa's call-up.

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What’s next

The Red Wings will monitor Gibson's injury status and determine when Cossa can return to the AHL once Gibson is healthy enough to resume his starting duties.

The takeaway

The Red Wings' decision to call up Cossa highlights the importance of having goaltending depth as they push for their first playoff appearance in over a decade. The team's ability to navigate Gibson's injury and maintain their strong position in the standings will be crucial in determining their postseason fate.