Red Wings get back into 1st round of NHL Draft, trade Sebastian Cossa
The Detroit Red Wings have shaken up their roster by trading goalie Sebastian Cossa to secure a first-round pick and draft winger J.P. Hurlbert.
📍 How it ended
The Red Wings traded goalie Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth to acquire the 23rd overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Detroit used that selection to draft offensive-minded forward J.P.
Epilogue added 82d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The Detroit Red Wings traded goalie Sebastian Cossa to the Mammoth, a move that allowed the team to re-enter the first round of the NHL Draft. With this pick, Detroit selected Michigan winger J.P.
Coverage from The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press highlights the team's acquisition of Hurlbert, while ESPN confirmed the trade of Cossa. The New York Times provided a profile on Hurlbert's progression from Texas to the WHL leading up to the 2026 draft.
Attention now turns to whether the Red Wings will fast-track Hurlbert's integration into the team. Additionally, Yahoo Sports reports that there may be three other Red Wings players who could be traded next.
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Detroit Red Wings may fast-track J.P. Hurlbert. Here's why Detroit Free Press · 92d ago broke it first
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Red Wings get back into 1st round of NHL Draft, trade Sebastian Cossa Detroit Free Press · 92d ago broke it first
Quick answers
Where was Sebastian Cossa traded?
Sebastian Cossa was traded to the Mammoth.
Who did the Red Wings draft with their first-round pick?
The Red Wings drafted Michigan winger J.P. Hurlbert.
What is J.P. Hurlbert's athletic background?
According to The New York Times, Hurlbert rose from Texas to the WHL before the 2026 NHL Draft.
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