Red Wings get back into 1st round of NHL Draft, trade Sebastian Cossa
The Detroit Red Wings have traded goaltender Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth to secure the 23rd overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.
📍 How it ended
The Detroit Red Wings traded goaltender Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for a first-round pick, then used that selection to draft forward J.P. Hurlbert at No. 23 overall in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.
Team officials acknowledged Cossa’s departure was part of a roster adjustment, while Hurlbert was praised for his offensive contributions and potential for rapid development. The story quieted after coverage focused on the trade’s immediate impact and the new player’s arrival.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
The Detroit Red Wings executed a trade sending goaltender Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth. In exchange, Detroit acquired the 23rd overall selection in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, which they utilized to draft forward J.P.
Coverage from outlets including TSN, NHL.com, ESPN, and The Detroit News highlights the organizational shift in Detroit's roster strategy. Attention now shifts to the development of Hurlbert, with reports noting speculation regarding the possibility of the Red Wings fast-tracking the prospect.
Coverage also indicates ongoing discussions regarding potential further trades within the Detroit roster.
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Coverage (15)
- Mammoth acquire G Cossa from Red Wings for first-round pick TSN · 46d ago
- Yzerman on Sebastian Cossa: Things change and you pivot MLive.com · 46d ago
- Red Wings trade for No. 23 overall pick in 2026 NHL Entry Draft, take ‘offensive-minded’ Hurlbert NHL.com · 46d ago
- Utah Mammoth May Have Landed Their Goaltender Of The Future Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Wings' Draper: Cossa 'didn't work out'; Hurlbert adds creativity The Detroit News · 46d ago
- Red Wings select forward J.P. Hurlbert 23rd overall in 2026 NHL Draft NHL.com · 46d ago
- The Daily: Fans Waiting for Detroit Aggressiveness; Hurlbert Scouting Report Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Here’s what the Utah Mammoth said about their trades during the NHL draft The Salt Lake Tribune · 46d ago
- Detroit Red Wings may fast-track J.P. Hurlbert. Here's why Detroit Free Press · 46d ago
- NHL Rumors: 3 Red Wings Who Could Be Traded Next Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Red Wings’ first-round pick ‘knows how to score goals’ MLive.com · 46d ago
- Inside JP Hurlbert’s rise from Texas to the WHL and top of 2026 NHL Draft The New York Times · 46d ago
- Red Wings trade goalie Cossa; draft Michigan winger Hurlbert The Detroit News · 46d ago
- Goalie Sebastian Cossa traded from Red Wings to Mammoth ESPN · 46d ago
- Red Wings get back into 1st round of NHL Draft, trade Sebastian Cossa Detroit Free Press · 46d ago
Quick answers
Who did the Red Wings draft with the pick acquired for Cossa?
The Red Wings selected forward J.P. Hurlbert with the 23rd overall pick.
Where is Sebastian Cossa playing now?
Sebastian Cossa was traded to the Utah Mammoth.
What is the timeline for Hurlbert's debut?
Coverage does not yet specify a firm timeline, though some reports mention the potential for the team to fast-track the forward.
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