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Red Wings Bet on Big Czech Goalie | Detroit Red Wings News
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The Detroit Red Wings took a bold gamble on Michal Orsulak, a massive 6-foot-4 goalie they drafted 79th overall in 2026, despite early doubts calling him “overweight, slow and not clutch.” A standout in the WHL and silver medalist with Czechia at the World Juniors, Orsulak was scouted closely after the team signed his teammate Justice Christensen. While NHL goalie development typically takes 6-8 years and only 1 in 5 drafted goalies ever make it, the Red Wings believe in Orsulak’s athleticism, competitive fire, and unique Czech-style approach — comparing himself to Yaroslav Askarov — and are committed to giving him the time to prove skeptics wrong.
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