Red Wings’ Carter Bear Hunting For Roster Spot

By Brennan McClain | at September 1, 2026 9:56 am Detroit Red Wings prospect Carter Bear wants to avoid any time with the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins, if he can help it. In a recent interview with Marco D’Amico of RG Media, Bear believes he has the skill and hunger to earn a spot on the Red Wings’ opening night roster. Still, if you know anything about the Red Wings, you know how tall a roadblock stands in front of Bear. Despite being a recent first round pick, Detroit typically slow-plays its prospects’ graduation to full-time NHL duties. However, the…