Bear and second-round selection Eddie Genborg are similar players. Both enjoy the physical part of the game, enjoy getting to the hard areas of the ice, and play the type of game Kris Draper, the Wings' director of amateur scouting, liked watching in the playoffs.

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So, Yzerman used his top pick to select left wing Carter Bear, a goal-scorer with a high complete level. As with most draft picks, it’ll be a few years before he reaches the NHL, but Bear fills an organizational need.