So, Yzerman used his top pick to select left wing Carter Bear, a goal-scorer with a high complete level. As with most draft picks, it’ll be a few years before he reaches the NHL, but Bear fills an organizational need.

LOS ANGELES -- Not long after the Detroit Red Wings selected him with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, Carter Bear revealed he was still processing all the emotions of his life-changing Friday night at L.A. Live’s Peacock Theater.

The Wings were contacted by teams beneath them in the first round, attempting to see if they'd move down the draft order while getting more picks. But with forward Carter Bear still available when the Wings picked 13th overall, the Wings weren't interested.