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.

The Anaheim Ducks signed a contract extension with their goalie, Ville Husso. This comes right after the team dealt John Gibson to Detroit.

John Gibson was traded to the Detroit Red Wings by the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday for Petr Mrazek and two NHL Draft picks. The Ducks received a second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft and a fourth-round selection in the 2026 NHL Draft.