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Red Wings sign 2021 first round pick Sebastian Cossa

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Cooper Godin
August 14, 2021  (11:07 PM)
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Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman announced on Saturday that the team has signed goaltender Sebastian Cossa to a three-year entry-level contract. According to CapFriendly, the deal is worth $2.775 million ($925K AAV).

Cossa, 18, took to Twitter after Detroit made the signing official.

"Just the beginning! Extremely proud to officially join the Red Wings organization! Thanks to all my family, the entire @EdmOilKings organization, and all of my coaches and trainers who have supported me along the way. #LGRW" Cossa said.

The Fort McMurray, Alberta native was the Red Wings' first round pick in the 2021 NHL Entry draft, and was the first goaltender selected in the draft. Cossa will more than likely be the starter for Canada at the 2022 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship.

He spent the 2020-21 season with the Edmonton Oil Kings in the WHL where he had a record of 17-1-1 with a 1.57 G.A.A., a .941 save percentage, and four shutouts.

Source: Detroit Red Wings