Hurlbert Turned His WHL Shot Into Draft-Day Momentum

Hurlbert made the kind of jump that scouts remember when the games get faster and the stakes get real. He took his opportunity in the WHL and made it count, which is exactly how a late rise turns into actual draft buzz instead of empty camp talk. Teams love players who can force their way into the conversation because they usually carry a little edge with them. With the 2026 NHL Draft close, his name is getting harder to ignore.