The Detroit Red Wings selected left wing Carter Bear Friday with the 13th pick in the NHL entry draft. Bear, a 6-foot, 179-pound left shooter from Everett (WHL), tied for seventh in goals in the WHL (40) despite missing the final 12 games due to an Achilles injury. He added 42 assists for 82 points in 56 games.

Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced today, June 27, that the team has selected forward James Hagens in the first round (7th overall) of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Hagens, 18, appeared in 37 games for Boston College during the 2024-25 season,

Penn State hockey commit Jackson Smith, who played last season in the WHL, will join the Nittany Lions next season before heading to the Columbus Blue Jackets.