Inside Wheeler’s Shocking Summer 2025 NHL Prospect Rankings: Who’s the True Future Star?

Bear is a late ’06 who scored 25 goals and 57 points for the Silvertips two years ago and last year wore a letter, broke 40 goals and was their leading scorer and a go-to forward before suffering a skate laceration on the back of his leg during a March 9 game against Portland that partially tore his Achilles (he’s now back skating, which is positive). He had some really strong showings last year both in play-driving and play-creation. He possesses quick, soft hands, legit skill, good speed and a natural shot, but he also stays around it, plays with intensity, works extremely hard and goes to the net and inside ice. Though people talk about him for his motor and pro style, I saw him make some impressive skill plays last season and dance some goalies and defensemen. But he can also beat you with his work ethic, and I like both the intentionality of his game and the way he uses his skill to play to the middle third. He works his tail off. He can push play at five-on-five, make things happen all over the ice and contribute on both special teams. He was a bit of a late bloomer, but he looks like a player now and should become an impactful top-nine worker with skill in the NHL who can be the best player on a third line or a go-getter for a top line. The more I watched him this year, the more I appreciated his game, his approach and his identity.

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