Red Wings get back into 1st round of NHL Draft, trade Sebastian Cossa
The Detroit Red Wings made a splash on Day 1 of the 2026 NHL Draft, trading goalie Sebastian Cossa and selecting forward J.P. Hurlbert.
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📍 How it ended
The Red Wings traded goalie Sebastian Cossa to the Mammoth to acquire the 23rd overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Detroit used that selection to draft offensive-minded forward J.P.
Epilogue added 15d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Coverage emphasizes the Red Wings' strategic shift, focusing on Hurlbert's offensive skills and the team's need for creativity. Outlets including NHL.com, Detroit Free Press, and ESPN are reporting on the trades and draft picks.
The Detroit News and Yahoo Sports are also discussing potential future trades involving the Red Wings. What to watch next: The Red Wings' next moves in the draft and any additional trades.
Coverage does not yet specify which players might be involved in future deals.
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Quick answers
Who did the Detroit Red Wings draft on Day 1 of the 2026 NHL Draft?
The Detroit Red Wings drafted forward J.P. Hurlbert with the 23rd overall pick.
Which player did the Red Wings trade to acquire the 23rd overall pick?
The Red Wings traded goalie Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth to acquire the 23rd overall pick.
What are the Red Wings' plans for J.P. Hurlbert?
The Red Wings may fast-track Hurlbert's development, according to coverage from the Detroit Free Press.
Coverage (13)
- Red Wings trade for No. 23 overall pick in 2026 NHL Entry Draft, take ‘offensive-minded’ Hurlbert NHL.com · 25d ago
- What did Detroit Red Wings do on Day 1 of 2026 NHL Draft Detroit Free Press · 25d ago
- Red Wings select forward J.P. Hurlbert 23rd overall in 2026 NHL Draft NHL.com · 25d ago
- The Daily: Fans Waiting for Detroit Aggressiveness; Hurlbert Scouting Report Yahoo Sports · 25d ago
- Here’s what the Utah Mammoth said about their trades during the NHL draft The Salt Lake Tribune · 25d ago
- NHL Rumors: 3 Red Wings Who Could Be Traded Next Yahoo Sports · 25d ago
- Red Wings trade goalie Cossa; draft Michigan winger Hurlbert The Detroit News · 25d ago
- Detroit Red Wings may fast-track J.P. Hurlbert. Here's why Detroit Free Press · 25d ago
- 2026 NHL Draft Profiles DK Pittsburgh Sports · 25d ago
- Wings' Draper: Cossa 'didn't work out'; Hurlbert adds creativity The Detroit News · 25d ago
- Inside JP Hurlbert’s rise from Texas to the WHL and top of 2026 NHL Draft The New York Times · 25d ago
- Goalie Sebastian Cossa traded from Red Wings to Mammoth ESPN · 25d ago
- Red Wings get back into 1st round of NHL Draft, trade Sebastian Cossa Detroit Free Press · 25d ago
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