DETROIT – Sebastian Cossa might end up playing only 45 minutes this season with the Detroit Red Wings. But he gained a wealth of experience being around the team for one week which should boost the prized goaltending prospect’s confidence moving forward.

With Cam Talbot apparently healthy and ready to play, the Wings on Wednesday assigned Cossa to the minor-league affiliate Griffins.

When the Grand Rapids Griffins suffered from the Red Wings’ lack of goaltending depth a couple of seasons ago, Detroit GM Steve Yzerman made it his mission to begin stockpiling younger goalie prospects.

The Detroit Red Wings certainly weren’t rushing Sebastian Cossa into the net. It’s been a week (and four games) since the Red Wings called up the 2021 first-round pick under emergency circumstances, and each game — in spite of all the anticipation — head coach Derek Lalonde held firm.

Rookie goalie Sebastian Cossa helped the Detroit Red Wings at a time they needed it in the worst way — and it was in his NHL debut in Buffalo.

With Cam Talbot available to start their next game, the Detroit Red Wings sent Sebastian Cossa back to the minors. Talbot and Alex Lyon, who both have been dealing with lower-body injuries, were part of Wednesday's practice as the Wings (11-13-4) prepared to face the Flyers Thursday in Philadelphia.