Detroit Red Wings NHL Draft picks tracker: Grades, fits and analysis

The Detroit Red Wings selected winger JP Hurlbert at No. 23 overall in the 2026 NHL Draft, trading up to secure the pick. Hurlbert is described as a highly skilled offensive winger with strong puck-handling, passing, and shooting abilities rated above NHL average. The Red Wings also picked Victor Plante in the second round, a competitive forward known for his work ethic but with questions about his offensive ceiling.