Bear and second-round selection Eddie Genborg are similar players. Both enjoy the physical part of the game, enjoy getting to the hard areas of the ice, and play the type of game Kris Draper, the Wings' director of amateur scouting, liked watching in the playoffs.

The Red Wings added some stability to their crease while the Ducks finally moved on from their former franchise goalie.

The Anaheim Ducks signed a contract extension with their goalie, Ville Husso. This comes right after the team dealt John Gibson to Detroit.