Red Wings strengthen prospect roster with seven draft picks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The Detroit Red Wings expanded their prospect pool during the NHL Entry Draft held over the weekend. They traded into the first round to select forward J.P. Hurlbert and made additional selections in each subsequent round. Notable additions include Victor Plante, Adam Levac, and goaltender Michael Orsulak. The Wings' scouting director Kris Draper expressed excitement about their draft strategy, emphasizing the offensive skills of Hurlbert and Plante, as well as Levac's defensive capabilities. The team aims to build on its young talent as it prepares for future seasons.
- •Red Wings traded for a first-round pick to draft J.P. Hurlbert.
- •Victor Plante selected in the second round, adds offensive skill.
- •Adam Levac brings a gritty style from the OHL.
- •Michael Orsulak, a Czech goaltender, joins the prospect pool.
- •Draper highlights the competitive nature of their new prospects.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Red Wings add to prospect pool, with Hurlbert, Plante leading way
"After trading into the first round and selecting forward J.P. Hurlbert the Wings were busy Saturday with a pick in each of rounds through two through seven.
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