The Detroit Red Wings have signed their top draft pick. The Red Wings and first-round draft pick Carter Bear have agreed on a three-year, entry-level contract, as announced on the team's X account:

The Motor City got their man! VP Sports and Entertainment presents: The @DetroitRedWings have signed @WHLsilvertips forward Carter Bear to a three-year, entry-level contract! 📝 | https://t.co/ouOtAHVyuO #WHLtoNHL | #VPSportsWealth pic.twitter.com/NC4JJJ0qqx

Carter Bear is officially locked in. The Detroit Red Wings announced Wednesday afternoon that they have signed their 2025 NHL first-round draft pick to a three-year entry-level deal. The franchise shared the news via the team’s X account. UPDATE: The #RedWings have signed Carter Bear to a three-year, entry-level contract. pic.twitter.com/K1RQtWkXIB