It’s clear Detroit Red Wings fans are more than intrigued by goalie prospect Trey Augustine, a junior at Michigan State University. Some see him as more intriguing than Grand Rapids No. 1 Sebastian Cossa. It’s also clear that the fan base wants GM Steve Yzerman to make a bold move to acquire an impact player before the NHL trade deadline.

What if Yzerman needed to trade Augustine to get that objective accomplished. Now how do you feel about it?

Trey Augustine(2nd round’23)
1 Assist 33 saves 3 GA in a 6-3 win#LGRW pic.twitter.com/MTwuludj1F

— Red Wings Prospects (@LGRWProspects) January 31, 2026

There have been no reports that Augustine’s name has been in play. The Detroit plan is to sign him after MSU’s season is over and give him pro games soon after.

But Augustine is one of Detroit’s top prospects, and we hear teams are seeking top prospects in return for desirable veterans, such as proven top four defensemen and centers like Ryan O’Reilly, Nazem Kadri and Vince Trocheck.

Augustine’s name will come up.

After Augustine’s 33 saves in a 6-3 win against No. 5 Penn State Friday, the South Lyon resident is 18-5-0 with a 1.79 GAA and .937 save percentage.

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Red Wings Extra

The Grand Rapids Griffins lost their third game in a row on a 5-2 decision to the Chicago Wolves. Wayne Primeau, the son of former Detroit player Keith Primeau, was in net for Chicago. Sebastian Cossa was in goal for Grand Rapids, giving up five goals on 18 shots before being replace by Michal Postava.  Eduards Tralmaks scored his 17th goal for the Griffins. He will soon be headed to the Olympics to play for Latvia. . . Massachusetts six-foot-four defenseman Larry Keenan (117th, 2023) scored an exciting goal in a 3-2 overtime win against Northeastern.

UMass wins 3-2OT

Owen Mehlenbacher(7th round’22)
-1 2PIM 2/3SOG 1BLK 3/8FOW
Larry Keenan(4th round’23)
1 Goal 1 Assist(OT) +1 1/3SOG#LGRW
Highlight reel goal +OT assist pic.twitter.com/yFwcIDPXKZ

— Red Wings Prospects (@LGRWProspects) January 31, 2026

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