Detroit Red Wings
· 2026-06-27
The Detroit Red Wings traded goalie Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth and drafted Michigan winger J.P. Hurlbert 23rd overall in the 2026 NHL Draft.
The Red Wings moved up in the draft by trading Cossa, and Hurlbert is expected to play meaningful hockey before his NHL future gets started.
Hurlbert played for the WHL's Kamloops Blazers last season, scoring 42 goals and notching 55 assists in 68 games.
He was the league's Rookie of the Year and a first-team all-star.
The Red Wings are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference with a 41-31 record, on a L3 streak, and are looking to strengthen their roster.
Hurlbert is part of a strong freshman class for Michigan that includes projected No. 1 pick in 2027 Landon DuPont and 2025 first-round pick Jack Nesbitt.
Hurlbert will join Michigan's hockey team, which came close to winning the national championship last season with a double overtime loss to Denver in the Frozen Four.
He knows the stakes of what this season means for Michigan, which benefits from many top players returning, including Michael Hage and Will Horcoff.
The Red Wings are hoping Hurlbert will bring his skills to the NHL level and help the team improve their standing.
As of June 26, the Red Wings are looking to turn their season around after a tough stretch.
Hurlbert's draft is a positive step for the team, and fans are excited to see what he can bring to the ice.
The Detroit Red Wings are looking to make a push for the playoffs with their new additions.