Carter Bear is officially locked in. The Detroit Red Wings announced Wednesday afternoon that they have signed their 2025 NHL first-round draft pick to a three-year entry-level deal. The franchise shared the news via the team’s X account. UPDATE: The #RedWings have signed Carter Bear to a three-year, entry-level contract. pic.twitter.com/K1RQtWkXIB

The Detroit Red Wings have been graded on the few depth signings they made in 2025 NHL Free Agency this summer.

Brandsegg-Nygard had no points in two regular-season games, but had two goals and one assist in the playoffs; he was one of the Griffins' best players in the series. Again, the North American pro game, more physical and edgy, looked conducive to Brandsegg-Nygard's strengths.

The Detroit Red Wings have signed their top draft pick. The Red Wings and first-round draft pick Carter Bear have agreed on a three-year, entry-level contract, as announced on the team's X account:

A trade pitch from Heavy.com proposed a deal that would see the Red Wings deal J.T. Compher back to the Colorado Avalanche. The post Trade Idea Sees Red Wings Dealing Compher Back to Avalanche appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs have a richer rivalry than ever as divisional matchups will lead to more meaningful games.