The Everett Silvertips are making waves in the WHL, sitting comfortably at the top of the CHL rankings. A key player behind their success is Carter Bear, a first-round pick for the Detroit Red Wings in 2025.
Bear has been on a tear since January 31st, racking up two four-point games and four three-point outings. Over 11 games, he’s tallied 13 goals and 12 assists, bringing his season total to 31 goals in 43 games.
With 47 wins, the Silvertips are strong contenders for the Memorial Cup.
The Red Wings have another connection in the CHL with the Moncton Wildcats, who hold the No. 2 spot. Their standout goalie, Rudy Guimond, drafted 169th in 2023, boasts a record of 32-6-3, a 2.36 GAA, and a .922 save percentage. Over two seasons, the 6-foot-4 netminder has an impressive 48-6-3 record.
In other Red Wings news, Dylan Larkin has been making headlines for more than just his on-ice prowess. Team USA selected him for his leadership and skill, and a heartwarming video of him showing his gold medal to his baby girl has captured fans' hearts. Larkin joins the ranks of Red Wings legends like Steve Yzerman, Nicklas Lidstrom, and Henrik Zetterberg as a captain with a gold medal.
As the Olympic break wraps up, all eyes are on Todd McLellan to announce Dylan Larkin’s return to the Red Wings. Detroit’s first game back is set for Thursday in Ottawa, and Sheldon Dries along with Dominik Shine have been called up to practice with the team.
Around the league, the Florida Panthers are riding high with seven players medaling at the Olympics, a testament to their back-to-back Stanley Cup victories. Meanwhile, Philadelphia’s defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen has seen his trade value soar after a strong Olympic showing, potentially drawing interest from the Red Wings. Over in Pittsburgh, Sidney Crosby revealed he was close to suiting up for Canada in the gold medal game, adding another layer of intrigue to the Olympic narrative.