The Detroit Red Wings had quite a few reasons to draft Carter Bear, but his relentless nature was at the top of the list.

5. (136) Alexis Mathieu, D, Baie-Comeau (QMJHL). 3. (79) Cooper Simpson, LW, Shakopee High School (Minn.). 4. (100) Vashek Blanar, D, Troja-Ljungby (Sweden Jr.).

Executive Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman, as well as Assistant Manager and Director of Amateur Scouting Kris Draper, spoke highly of Carter Bear following Round 1 of the 2025 NHL ...

The Detroit Red Wings hold picks at Nos. 44, 75, 76, 119, 140, 172, 204 and 211 overall on Day 2 of the 2025 NHL draft.

The Minnesota Wild and Washington Capitals got a deal done during the NHL draft on Saturday. Minnesota moved pending ...

The Wings acquired goaltender John Gibson from Anaheim on Saturday for goaltender Petr Mrazek and two future draft picks — a ...