Montreal: Carter Bear’s name keeps coming up in the draft

Originally posted on Dose.ca | Last updated May 28, 2025 2:55 PM ET

The 2025 NHL Draft is just one month away.

The Canadiens, for the first time since 2021, won’t have a top-15 pick (unless that changes between now and then), and they won’t be drafting first or fifth.

Inevitably, there’s less suspense this year.

In the past, it was easier to guess who was going to be “selected” by the Habs. But with the 16th and 17th picks overall, things can really go either way.

There are, however, some names that come up more often. That of Justin Carbonneau, the product of the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada, is bound to come up quite often.

But in the eyes of fans, Carter Bear’s name is also increasingly important.

It’s interesting to note that, in a mock draft, The Athletic placed him 16th overall to the Canadiens. And it’s becoming increasingly clear that he’d be a “popular” pick, given the number of tweets we’ve seen about him in recent weeks.

Personally, if they draft Carter Bear at #16, they might as well reach for a guy ranked in the 4th round at #17 that I’d still be satisfied!

– Marc-Olivier Beaudoin (@MOBeaudoin1) May 28, 2025

Note that on our side, we’ve heard, between the branches, that the Canadiens are considering him. So yes, there’s still a chance we’ll see him in Montreal next month.

We’re talking about a winger, but one who’s productive. He’s 6′ tall and has scored 40 goals this season in 56 games, which is no mean feat. He hates to lose and he plays with dog. Alexandre Carrier must already be salivating when he hears this. #WithRaison

Obviously, the fact that he suffered a major Achilles tendon injury just before the playoffs is a big negative. But he’s said to be recovering very well from the injury and his popularity rating isn’t too affected.

The Everett Silvertips’ WHL product recently started skating again. So he’s doing better.

“I’m always on the hunt.”

Top 2025 NHL Draft prospect Carter Bear opens up to RG about coming back from injury, his mindset, and why he’d be a wolf on the ice.

Read his story

via @mndamicohttps://t.co/XPzTMQHH40 pic.twitter.com/41r1yzncgF

– RG (@TheRGMedia) May 27, 2025

What can help the Canadiens? With two picks in the top 17, they have the luxury of “taking a chance” on Bear if they want. If he fits in with what the Habs want, he could be a candidate.

To be continued.

overtime

– Speaking of the draft.

“In my opinion, he doesn’t go past Utah at No. 4!

Caleb Desnoyers is likely to go VERY EARLY in the next draft according to the Snake https://t.co/DUIxS2IZEw pic.twitter.com/QHh3S1bdXs

– commissionathletique (@Commissionathl) May 28, 2025

– Still.

Help for the Panthers in Game 5!

Sam Reinhart, Niko Mikkola and A.J. Greer in uniform Wednesday night.https://t.co/BZkezTWPX3 pic.twitter.com/u9sA4Td7dq

– RDS (@RDSca) May 28, 2025

– Yes.

And it’s a rush. https://t.co/0YlquYiE1A

– Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) May 28, 2025

– The #99 speaks out.

If the series-revival happens, the Oilers will have the home-ice advantage this time. https://t.co/oTzLcBMxqR

– TVA Sports (@TVASports) May 28, 2025

– And the Goal!

It’s official

Forward Daniil But has been signed to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Read More: https://t.co/fgYTVKf5pU pic.twitter.com/IcE04IkJh1

– Utah Mammoth (@utahhockeyclub) May 28, 2025