Husso stopped 30 shots in a 3-2 preseason loss to Toronto on Saturday.
Husso was Detroit's best player in the game, which was even more impressive because the Leafs dressed a star-laden roster. It was Husso's second game of the week, which could be seen as preparation for the start of the regular season. He's put the injury woes that kept him out of two-thirds of Detroit's games last season behind him.
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Red Wings' Shai Buium: On injured non-roster
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Buium (undisclosed) will begin the 2024-25 campaign on the injured non-roster list, the Red Wings announced Saturday.
Buium had seven goals and 36 points in 43 contests with the University of Denver in 2023-24. The 21-year-old defenseman is expected to be reassigned to the minors once he's cleared to play.
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Red Wings' Tim Gettinger: Designated to non-roster list
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Gettinger (undisclosed) was placed on the injured non-roster list Saturday.
Gettinger produced 12 goals and 25 points in 55 games with AHL Grand Rapids during the 2023-24 regular season. Once he's healthy, the 26-year-old forward will probably head back to the minors.
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Red Wings' Gage Alexander: Heads to ECHL
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Alexander was sent to ECHL Toledo on Saturday.
Alexander had a 3.76 GAA and an .887 save percentage in 19 regular-season contests with ECHL Tulsa in 2023-24. He's not expected to play in the NHL during the 2024-25 campaign.
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Red Wings' Ville Husso: Slated to start
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Husso will defend the road net Saturday in preseason action against Toronto, according to Ansar Khan of MLive.com.
Husso stopped 43 shots in a 2-1 exhibition win over Pittsburgh on Tuesday. He will compete with Cam Talbot and Alex Lyon for playing time during the 2024-25 season.
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Red Wings' Vladimir Tarasenko: Growing accustomed to new club
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Tarasenko scored his second goal of the preseason in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss against Ottawa.
Tarasenko snapped one past Anton Forsberg from the top of the left circle to open the scoring for the Red Wings in Friday's loss. Tarasenko could challenge for 30 goals in 2024-25 for the first time since 2021-22, playing on a line with Patrick Kane. Tarasenko has been fairly durable over the last three years as well -- he's appeared in at least 69 contests per season during that span. The two-time Stanley Cup champion will occupy a top-six role and skate with one of Detroit's power-play units.
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Red Wings' Tyler Motte: Notches helper in loss
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Motte registered an even-strength assist in Friday's 4-3 overtime preseason loss against Ottawa.
Motte had the primary helper on Marco Kasper's first of two markers. Motte is entering his first season with Detroit after appearing in 69 regular-season contests with Tampa Bay in 2023-24. The Michigan native signed a one-year deal with the Red Wings during the offseason, and he'll likely be a staple in the bottom six and on the penalty kill.
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Red Wings' Marco Kasper: Buries two goals Friday
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Kasper potted two goals in Friday's 4-3 overtime preseason loss to the Senators.
Kasper scored twice in the first period, both of which came at even strength. The 20-year-old is competing for a roster spot, but it'll be an uphill battle for the youngster to make the club. Kasper will likely need another year of seasoning in the minors before making the jump to the NHL. The 2022 first-round pick produced 35 points in 71 regular-season contests with AHL Grand Rapids in 2023-24.
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Red Wings' Alex Lyon: Leaky in loss
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Lyon allowed four goals on 27 shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime exhibition loss versus Ottawa.
Lyon is currently embroiled in an intriguing three-way battle for positioning on Detroit's goaltending depth chart with Cam Talbot and Ville Husso. Lyon had the largest workload of his career in 2023-24, appearing in 44 regular-season contests, while posting a record of 21-18-5 with a .904 save percentage and a 3.05 GAA. The 31-year-old is entering his second season with the Red Wings.
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Red Wings' Jack Campbell: Enters player assistance program
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Campbell will be away from the Red Wings indefinitely after entering the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports Friday.
Campbell signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Red Wings over the summer. He joined a crowded Detroit goalie situation that also includes Ville Husso, Cam Talbot and Alex Lyon. Campbell had a 2.63 GAA and a .918 save percentage in 33 regular-season contests with AHL Bakersfield in 2023-24 after struggling with Edmonton during the early portion of the campaign, posting a 4.50 GAA and an .873 save percentage across five appearances from Oct. 11-Nov. 4. When Campbell is ready to play, he will likely spend time with AHL Grand Rapids.
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Red Wings' Cam Talbot: Gets little help in Thursday's loss
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Talbot made 23 saves in Thursday's 2-0 preseason loss to the Maple Leafs.
Toronto's top stars were sitting this one out, but Talbot was unable to contain Nicholas Robertson, who beat him twice on five shots. The 37-year-old journeyman netminder will be playing for his seventh different team in the last seven seasons, but after posting a dependable 2.50 GAA and .913 save percentage for the Kings in 2023-24 over 54 appearances -- his biggest workload since 2017-18 -- Talbot could be the Red Wings' best option between the pipes for the upcoming campaign, ahead of Alex Lyon and Ville Husso.
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Red Wings' Alex Lyon: Starter for Friday
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Lyon is expected to start in Friday's home preseason contest against Ottawa, per Ansar Khan of MLive.com on Wednesday.
Cam Talbot is slated to serve between the pipes in Thursday's home contest versus Toronto. Lyon had a 21-18-5 record, 3.05 GAA and .904 save percentage in 44 games with Detroit in 2023-24. He'll be competing with Talbot and Ville Husso for starts in 2024-25. With Detroit's crease crowded, it's possible that no member of the trio will get much more than 40 starts over the course of the upcoming campaign.
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Red Wings' Cam Talbot: Guarding cage Thursday
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Talbot will defend the cage at home versus Toronto on Thursday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
Talbot will get the nod Thursday while Alex Lyon starts Friday's home clash with Ottawa. Given the battle for the No. 1 job in the Motor City, it wouldn't be a shock to see Ville Husso take the preseason finale on the road versus the Leafs on Saturday. While the veteran Talbot likely has the inside track, there is no clear starter at this point, with the Wings possibly even deploying a three-headed monster in the crease.
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Red Wings' Nate Danielson: Scores game winner Tuesday
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Danielson potted the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 2-1 exhibition win versus the Penguins.
Danielson is a highly-touted prospect -- the 20-year-old was the No. 9 overall pick by the Red Wings in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The right-shot center will continue his upward trajectory with AHL Grand Rapids in 2024-25, but he could make his debut with the big club at some point during the campaign.
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Red Wings' Eemil Viro: Notches assist in win
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Viro produced an even-strength assist in Tuesday's 2-1 exhibition win against Pittsburgh.
Viro helped out on Amadeus Lombardi's game-tying tally in the second period. Viro was selected in the third round of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft by Detroit. The 22-year-old will likely spend the entirety of the upcoming campaign with AHL Grand Rapids.
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Red Wings' Amadeus Lombardi: Pots goal in win
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Lombardi scored a goal in Tuesday's 2-1 preseason win against the Penguins.
Lombardi will begin the season with AHL Grand Rapids. The 21-year-old was a fourth-round selection by Detroit in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The left-shot center registered 26 points in 70 regular-season games with the Griffins in 2023-24.
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Red Wings' Ville Husso: Nabs exhibition win
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Husso turned aside 43 of 44 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 win preseason win over the Penguins.
Husso is currently jostling for positioning on Detroit's goaltender depth chart with Cam Talbot and Alex Lyon. Husso's solid performance in Tuesday's contest certainly helps his case moving forward. The 29-year-old went 9-5-2 with an .892 save percentage and a 3.55 GAA in 19 regular-season appearances in 2023-24.
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Red Wings' Ville Husso: Starting Tuesday
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Husso will defend the road net in Tuesday's preseason contest versus Pittsburgh, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
Husso went 9-5-2 with 3.55 GAA and an .892 save percentage in 19 regular-season appearances in 2023-24. He is projected to compete for starts in the upcoming campaign with Cam Talbot and Alex Lyon.
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Red Wings' Alex Lyon: Starting in Buffalo
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Lyon will guard the road goal in Monday's exhibition matchup against the Sabres, according to Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press.
Lyon will get the first two periods before Jack Campbell takes over in the third stanza. The 31-year-old Lyon registered a mark of 21-18-5 with a 3.05 GAA and a .904 save percentage in 44 regular-season outings in 2023-24. Detroit's crowded crease situation will have Lyon competing with Cam Talbot and Ville Husso for starts in 2024-25.
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Red Wings' Cam Talbot: Facing Penguins
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Talbot will patrol the home crease in Monday's preseason contest against Pittsburgh, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Talbot is slated to play the first two periods, and Sebastian Cossa will enter the game in the third frame. The 37-year-old Talbot posted a 27-20-6 record with a 2.50 GAA and a .913 save percentage in 54 regular-season appearances with the Kings in 2023-24. He is battling with Alex Lyon and Ville Husso for Detroit's No. 1 goalie role at training camp.
