Red Wings trade Sebastian Cossa to regain first-round pick in NHL Draft

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Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Red Wings trade Sebastian Cossa to regain first-round pick in NHL Draft
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On June 26, the Detroit Red Wings traded goalie Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth, acquiring the No. 23 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. This transaction allows the Red Wings to select JP Hurlbert, a forward headed for the University of Michigan. Cossa, a former first-round pick, played only one NHL game and lost his starting position to Michal Postava during the season. Hurlbert had a strong campaign in the WHL, recording 42 goals and 55 assists in 68 games.

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  • Detroit traded Sebastian Cossa for the No. 23 pick in the draft.
  • JP Hurlbert was selected following Cossa's trade.
  • Cossa played only one NHL game during his time with Detroit.
  • Hurlbert recorded 42 goals and 55 assists in the WHL this season.
  • Cossa lost his starting role late in the season.
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  • 3:12 AMYahoo SportsRed Wings Trade Goalie for First Round Pick
  • 2:19 AMYahoo SportsRed Wings get back into 1st round of NHL Draft, trade Sebastian Cossa
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The post Red Wings Trade Goalie for First Round Pick appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now. Sebastian Cossa’s status as the Detroit Red Wings’ goalie of the future is now a thing of the past. GM […] The post Red Wings Trade Goalie for First Round Pick appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now.

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After trading away their first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft back in March, the Detroit Red Wings jumped back in by moving goalie Sebastian Cossa.

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