Carter Bear shows promise in training camp with Red Wings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Carter Bear, a 19-year-old left winger drafted 13th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in 2025, is making strides in his second training camp. After struggling last year due to a severe Achilles injury, Bear has gained confidence and physical strength. Red Wings coach Todd McLellan noted significant improvement in Bear's maturity and game skills over the past year. While prospects for making the Red Wings roster are slim, Bear is expected to push for a spot and potentially begin his professional career with the Grand Rapids Griffins.
- •Carter Bear drafted 13th overall by Red Wings in 2025.
- •Coach McLellan highlights Bear's major improvement in confidence.
- •Bear overcame last year's Achilles injury to enhance his game.
- •Bear's professional debut could be with the Grand Rapids Griffins.
- •McLellan hopes Bear will contend for a spot on the Red Wings.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Bear Closer to Playing for the Red Wings Than We Originally Thought
"When Carter Bear attended his first training camp with the Detroit Red Wings last fall, he looked lost. He was […]
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