Cam Talbot Slated to Start Next Two Preseason Games for Red Wings

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot is scheduled to start Tuesday's preseason road game against Buffalo before returning home to defend the crease Thursday against Pittsburgh. Talbot posted a 12-9-6 record with a 3.19 GAA and an .883 save percentage across 34 appearances for Detroit during the 2025-26 season. He is slated to serve as Jet Greaves' backup for the upcoming 2026-27 campaign due to Elvis Merzlikins' shoulder injury.