Red Wings get back into 1st round of NHL Draft, trade Sebastian Cossa
The Detroit Red Wings have re-entered the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft by trading goaltender Sebastian Cossa to the Mammoth.
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The brief
The Detroit Red Wings executed a trade sending goaltender Sebastian Cossa to the Mammoth, allowing the team to move back into the first round of the NHL Draft. With this pick, the organization selected Michigan winger J.P.
Coverage from the Detroit Free Press, The Detroit News, and ESPN details the transaction and the addition of Hurlbert to the roster. Reporting from MLive.com and The New York Times highlights Hurlbert’s goal-scoring abilities and his path from Texas to the WHL.
The Detroit Free Press reports that the team is considering a fast-track for Hurlbert’s professional development. Future updates will track the rookie's integration into the organization following the draft process.
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Quick answers
What happened to Sebastian Cossa?
He was traded from the Detroit Red Wings to the Mammoth.
Who did the Red Wings select in the first round?
The team selected Michigan winger J.P. Hurlbert.
Is J.P. Hurlbert expected to play immediately?
The Detroit Free Press reports that the Red Wings may fast-track the player, though coverage does not specify a timeline.
Coverage (8)
- Here’s what the Utah Mammoth said about their trades during the NHL draft The Salt Lake Tribune · 12h ago
- Detroit Red Wings may fast-track J.P. Hurlbert. Here's why Detroit Free Press · 12h ago
- NHL Rumors: 3 Red Wings Who Could Be Traded Next Yahoo Sports · 12h ago
- Red Wings’ first-round pick ‘knows how to score goals’ MLive.com · 12h ago
- Inside JP Hurlbert’s rise from Texas to the WHL and top of 2026 NHL Draft The New York Times · 12h ago
- Red Wings trade goalie Cossa; draft Michigan winger Hurlbert The Detroit News · 12h ago
- Goalie Sebastian Cossa traded from Red Wings to Mammoth ESPN · 12h ago
- Red Wings get back into 1st round of NHL Draft, trade Sebastian Cossa Detroit Free Press · 12h ago
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