Detroit Red Wings prepare for NHL Draft Day 2 selections

The Detroit Red Wings enter Day 2 of the 2026 NHL Draft at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y., with seven total picks. Their top pick comes midway through the second round at No. 47 overall. On Day 1, the Wings traded goaltender Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth for the No. 23 pick, using it to select forward J.P. Hurlbert. Historical context shows that the Wings have struggled to develop Day 2 picks into NHL players, with only a few selections from previous drafts appearing in games. Coverage continues as the Wings aim to bolster their roster with additional selections today.

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