Dec 31, 2025; St. Paul, Minnesota, USA; Sweden forward Eddie Genborg (25) scores a power play goal on USA goalie Brady Knowling (35) as defensemen Luke Osburn (2) closes in during the second period in group play during the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images We won’t know for sure whether Trey Augustine will be in net today for the Detroit Red Wings against the Dallas Stars in the NHL Prospects Tournament until players come out for the warmup.
But it would be appropriate given his importance to Detroit’s long-term plans. There is no prospect with a greater chance to have an impact than the former Michigan State goalie Augustine.
With Sebastian Cossa now playing in Utah, Augustine and Michal Postava are the team’s goalies of the future. Augustine, 21, is a technically sound, poised netminder with a quick glove hand.
The biggest rub against him is that his 6-foot-1 length is below league average for goalies and he needs work on his rebound control. That all adds up to Augustine having special status among prospects.
It would be symbolic to see him in net for half of the game against Dallas today at the NHL Prospects Tournament. This marks the start of his first full season with the organization.
(He did play two games for Grand Rapids last spring). Today’s game starts at 6:30 at Little Caesars Arena.
It is being streamed live for Michigan residents and a small section of Ohio at DetroitRedWings.com
