The Trade Details
The Detroit Red Wings announced a move that reshapes their goaltending depth, sending 23‑year‑old Sebastian Cossa to Utah in exchange for the 23rd overall selection in the NHL Entry Draft.
With the pick in hand, the Wings chose JP Hurlbert, a Dallas‑born winger who burst onto the Western Hockey League scene by netting 42 goals last season, the most among rookies.
Hurlbert will not only wear the Red Wings’ sweater but also continue a family tradition at the University of Michigan, where he plans to play college hockey, making him the fourth generation of his lineage to attend the school.
Cossa’s professional journey had its peaks and valleys; after a strong first half with Grand Rapids, the netminder’s performance dipped later in the season, ultimately losing his starting role to Michal Postava during the playoffs.
Postava’s emergence gave the Red Wings a fresh option in net, and the organization now looks to blend the experience of a seasoned prospect with the fresh talent of a newly drafted winger as they aim for a competitive future.