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#30 Trey Augustine
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Pos: G
D.O.B.: 2/23/05
From: South Lyon, MI
Height: 6'1
Weight: 179
Catches: Left
Drafted: 2023 draft 2nd rnd, 41st overall by Detroit
Acquired: Signed to ATO contract by Grand Rapids (AHL) 3/31/26 |
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| Plus: Elite Crease Mobility: Augustine is widely regarded as one of the best pure skating goaltenders outside of the NHL. His edge control and crease navigation are flawless, allowing him to glide post-to-post and set his angles compactly without over-scrambling... Incredibly Quiet & Efficient Mechanics: There is very little wasted movement in his upper body or feet. He plays a remarkably calm, low-event technical game, relying on precise positional angling and smart standing-versus-RVH post integration to shrink the net... Ultra-Active Glove Hand: Because he lacks the towering frame of a 6-foot-5 goaltender, he compensates with an elite, proactive glove hand. He aggressively attacks shots out in front of his body, snatching high-danger pucks before they can expose the upper corners... Big-Game Stealer & Mental Fortitude: From the World Juniors to the NCAA tournament, Augustine has a proven track record of stealing heavy, high-pressure games. He maintains an unflappable demeanor, never letting a soft goal rattle his composure...
| | Minus: Lower-Body Rebound Control: The primary technical criticism of his game centers on initial shot absorption. He can occasionally struggle to smoothly smother or deflect low-pad and lower-body shots, occasionally spilling dangerous secondary pucks straight back into the low slot... Slight Visual Processing Lapses on Rushes: Scouts note that while his lateral tracking is phenomenal once a sequence is in motion, his initial anticipation when picking up cross-seam or rapid rush passes can occasionally tick a fraction of a second slow, leaving him reliant on his elite athleticism to recover... |
| Organizational Comments: Griffins Head Coach - Dan Watson "He wants to know all the details of the game. He's very competitive. He does not like to get scored on. He'll compete until the play's done, whistle blows and the next rep comes. He stayed out extra, he went out before. He was with one of our practice groups and took a ton of shots and he didn't complain one time. The players really appreciate it, but his work ethic is top notch." |
What GRC says: Fall 2026 For the 2026-27 season, Augustine is locked into a highly anticipated, premium battle with fellow European free-agent standout Michal Postava for the No. 1 starting job with the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL). Marinating in heavy minor-league minutes will allow him to adjust to the speed and traffic of the professional game, with the long-term blueprint earmarking him as Detroit's ultimate NHL starter of the future. It remains to be seen if thew organization might find it better for his development to play everyday in the ECHL or battle as the backup in the AHL.
2025-26 One of the organization's premier goaltending prospects, Augustine joined the Griffins after an award winning junior season at Michigan State. In a surprise move, he was given a late season start during a stretch when the team was struggling, becoming the only Griffins netminder not to record a victory this year. Augustine's debut was rocky - his first period was rough - but he settled in afterward and looked increasingly composed as the game progressed. His athleticism, technical foundation, and poise were all evident once he found his footing. Even without a win, the experience should serve as a valuable stepping stone heading into his first full pro season. The biggest question now is where he should play next season. With the organization's goaltending depth chart in flux, there's a legitimate debate: Should he play heavy minutes in the ECHL, accelerating his development through volume? Or should he take on a smaller role in the AHL, learning behind more experienced goaltenders? Both paths have merit, and the decision will likely hinge on camp performance and how the organization structures its depth. Regardless of where he starts, Augustine remains a top tier prospect with the talent to become an NHL goaltender. With a full offseason and a clearer role, he should be able to build on his brief AHL introduction and take a meaningful step forward next year.
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| Role: Starting Netminder |
| Projection: NHL Starter |
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| 3/31/26 | Signed 3 yr contract with Detroit (NHL) starting in 2026-27 |
| 3/31/26 | Signed to ATO with Grand Rapids (AHL) |
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