DETROIT — Ville Husso knew he was likely headed out of St. Louis. The Blues had made a big financial commitment to goaltender Jordan Binnington, and keeping Husso would re-signing Husso would be an expensive luxury.
So when Husso found out Friday morning his rights were traded to the Red Wings, it wasn't a shock. But it was a good feeling, headed to an Original Six franchise that appears to be on the rise.
"I kind of knew I wasn't going to stay in St. Louis, I was ready for it and excited," said Husso during a Zoom call Sunday with Detroit reporters. “I’m very happy to join the Detroit Red Wings, a historic team, 11 Stanley Cups, it tells a lot. I'm very excited to see the season start.