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.

NHL draft begins Friday in Los Angeles and the New York Islanders have the No. 1 pick. Here's how to watch via TV or live stream.

Even though roster moves and head coaching hires have already been made, the start of the NHL draft is the real official kickoff to the league's offseason. The first round begins on Friday night in Los Angeles,