Carter
Bear
L · DET
2026-27
Carter Bear (Detroit Red Wings) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Carter Bear
HEIGHT : 185 cm · WEIGHT : 86 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : November 3, 2006 · West St. Paul, Canada
Drafted : 2025 · DET · round 1, pick #13
Contract : $975,000 · 2025-26 → 2028-29 · Entry-Level Contract · RFA · Signing bonus $97,500
Advanced stats
No stats for this season.
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Prospect value
Scout Report Center →Rank
79
among all 32 teams' prospects
Rating
93/ 100
percentile among prospects at his position
Potential
65/ 80
Top six or top four
Ceiling: 8.3 WAR from age 21 to 26
NHL probability
63 %
of playing 200 NHL games from age 21 to 26
Expected WAR, age 21-26
3.4
the most likely outcome
NHLe
33
NHL points over 82 games, from 2025-26 (WHL, 53 games)
Carter Bear: frequently asked questions
How old is Carter Bear?
Carter Bear is 20 years old: he was born on November 4, 2006.
How tall is Carter Bear, and how much does he weigh?
Carter Bear is 6'1" (185 cm) and weighs 190 lb (86 kg).
Where is Carter Bear from?
Canada: Carter Bear was born in West St. Paul, Manitoba, Canada.
What team does Carter Bear play for?
Carter Bear plays for the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL, at L, wearing number 41.
Is Carter Bear injured?
No: Carter Bear is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How much does Carter Bear make?
Carter Bear carries a cap hit of $975K per season, on a contract worth $4.4M in total over 3 years.
When does Carter Bear's contract end?
Carter Bear's contract runs through the 2028-29 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Where was Carter Bear drafted?
Carter Bear was drafted 13th overall (round 1) by Detroit Red Wings in 2025.
See also: his Detroit Red Wings teammates
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