There were players I missed out on at the 2025 NHL draft because I waited a bit too long, such as Zeb Lindgren. I was looking to take him with the 140th pick, and everything looked good until he went one pick earlier to the New York Rangers. Sean Barnhill was another target of mine, but he went a few picks before I had the chance to draft him.

The Detroit Red Wings added eight prospects to the organization at the 2025 NHL Draft, selecting players that add to the pipeline at every position. 2024-25: Tied for seventh in the Western Hockey League with 40 goals in 56 games and led Everett with 82 points before a season-ending Achilles injury in March.

▶ Scouting report: Bear can score in many different ways but mostly isn't shy about getting to the net and plays a complete game at both ends of the ice. Has an elite shot and can score from the perimeter as well. Bear brings a lot of energy to the lineup.