This season, the pressure is higher than ever for the Detroit Red Wings to make a playoff run.
Fans are frustrated with the team’s recent mediocrity, especially considering their history of holding the record for the most consecutive playoff appearances. Despite this, the team is working to improve, particularly in the goaltending department. As the season began, the situation in the net was quite competitive.
The Red Wings had Ville Husso, Cam Talbot, and Jack Campbell on their roster. With Campbell now in the NHLPA Player Assistance Program, only Husso and Talbot remain. Talbot’s impressive 42-save shutout last night has prompted the Red Wings to make some changes, placing Husso on waivers.
Husso is in the final year of his contract, earning around $4.75 million annually. It seems the Red Wings aren’t satisfied with the value he’s bringing to the team. They appear to see Talbot as their primary goaltender moving forward, with a spot still available for Campbell once he returns.
Husso’s future remains uncertain. If he clears waivers, he may end up in the AHL—a less-than-ideal outcome but a common reality in the NHL, where the business can be tough on players not meeting expectations.
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