Film Room: Breakthrough prospect Carter Bear is built for the NHL playoffs

Carter Bear is the draft’s fiercest competitor. 

A sixth-round pick entering the WHL, that intensity and fire to improve dramatically changed his trajectory. 

Two seasons ago, Bear became a top-six WHL scorer with his net-front skills and gritty style after not making the full-time league in his first year of eligibility. 

This past season, he became one of the league’s top playmakers and scorers overall, finishing just a bit behind Berkly Catton for third in league even-strength primary points per 60.

Now, Bear is a potential top-15 pick, ranked as high as No. 8 overall, poised to become a high-scoring, playoff-performing fan-favourite. 

Competitiveness, physicality, and pace

To quote our draft guide:

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