From the Detroit Red Wings on “X” come the following Tweets regarding the team’s 23rd overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, Kamloops Blazers alumnus and incoming University of Michigan freshman JP Hurlbert:
HEY JP‼️ pic.twitter.com/NiGnzREAso
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) June 27, 2026
The Red Wings trade their way into the first round and draft J.P. Hurlbert with the 23rd overall pick ☑️ pic.twitter.com/L6qOQaB0sf
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 27, 2026
"I was a Red Wings fan growing up. My whole family is from Detroit. It's so special to be able to put on this jersey. I'm so excited."
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 27, 2026
J.P. Hurlbert shares with @ailishforfar how excited he is to join the @DetroitRedWings 🐙 pic.twitter.com/ATT9HXpgR2
"To hear my name called for them especially is so exciting and I can't wait to get started."
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) June 27, 2026
🎥: https://t.co/1VQLWFqEQH pic.twitter.com/gRtnMdMkiJ
Red, white & JP pic.twitter.com/I0JkTvgaWc
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) June 27, 2026
And, if you missed it, here’s Hurlbert’s first press conference as a Red Wing:
Update: And, going forward…
Day two comin' right up pic.twitter.com/6DRzgtjwf0
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) June 27, 2026