Carter Bear’s season ended when he was cut by a skate blade on March 9, suffering a partially torn Achilles tendon that required surgery. It was a serious injury but did not deter the Detroit Red Wings from selecting the left wing from WHL Everett 13th overall Friday at the NHL draft. And they’re confident it won’t affect his career moving forward.

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

But the Red Wings weren't involved in any, though general manager Steve Yzerman said they tried. "We've talked to every team in the league," Yzerman said. "You have some conversations with some teams that are interested in our assets and vice versa,