Red Wings trade Cossa, draft Hurlbert as first-round selection

The Detroit Red Wings traded goaltender Sebastian Cossa to Utah for the 23rd overall pick in the NHL Entry Draft on June 26. They used that pick to select forward J.P. Hurlbert, who scored 42 goals with Kamloops, leading all WHL rookies. Kris Draper expressed excitement over Hurlbert's offensive skills and potential development at the University of Michigan. The trade of Cossa, a former first-round pick, reflects the Wings' shift in their prospect strategy as they aim to build their team. Detroit will have seven more selections on June 27 in the subsequent rounds of the draft.

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