Red Wings trade Sebastian Cossa, draft J.P. Hurlbert in NHL Draft
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Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The Detroit Red Wings traded goalie Sebastian Cossa and selected forward J.P. Hurlbert from Michigan with the 23rd pick in the 2026 NHL Draft on June 26 at Buffalo's KeyBank Center. Hurlbert, who scored 42 goals and made 55 assists in 68 games with the WHL's Kamloops Blazers, was also named Rookie of the Year last season. He joins a strong freshman class at Michigan, including 2027's projected No. 1 pick Landon DuPont. Hurlbert expressed confidence in Michigan's chances to contend for a national title after close losses in recent tournaments.
- •Red Wings traded Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth.
- •J.P. Hurlbert was drafted 23rd overall in the first round.
- •Hurlbert had a standout season with the Kamloops Blazers.
- •He is part of a competitive freshman class at Michigan.
- •Michigan aims for its first national championship since 1998.
- 2:49 AMYahoo Sports — Red Wings Draft Michigan-Bound Winger
- 2:13 AMYahoo Sports — Red Wings trade goalie Cossa; draft Michigan winger Hurlbert
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- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 2:13 AMRed Wings trade goalie Cossa; draft Michigan winger Hurlbert
The Red Wings traded goalie Sebastian Cossa and then drafted Michigan's J.P. Hurlbert.
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