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The Detroit Red Wings pulled off a savvy move to land J.P. Hurlbert, the 23rd overall pick, a dynamic left winger headed to Michigan—making him the fourth generation in his family to wear Wolverine gear. Hurlbert, a 6’0”, 190-pound scoring machine who lit up the WHL with 42 goals and 97 points as a rookie, is already earning All-Rookie honors and tying for CHL rookie scoring lead. The pick came after GM Steve Yzerman traded away their original 15th overall selection and sent goalie Sebastian Cossa to Utah. This draft pick echoes the legacy of Dylan Larkin, the first Michigan-bound forward the Red Wings took in the first round 12 years ago—though Larkin’s trade didn’t happen on draft night. Hurlbert’s dream come true? Absolutely.

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