DETROIT >> The Red Wings have added some offense and competitiveness to the organization.

The Wings selected left wing Carter Bear Friday with the 13th pick in the first round of the NHL Draft.

Bear (6-foot, 180 pounds), who suffered a partially torn Achilles tendon that ended his season in March, scored 40 goals in 56 games for Everett (WHL). Bear said expects to be ready for training camp.

“I’m skating right now,” said Bear on a Zoom call with Detroit media after being selected. “It’s about 80 percent I would say, not getting into contact yet right now, but it’s good for the season with Everett for sure.”

Not competing in the playoffs was a disappointment but Bear found out much about himself in the rehabilitation.

“Pretty bummed out when you can’t play with your team,” Bear said.

“I tried to take it in a positive way going through this whole stage in recovery. To hear my name called, it’s kind of a relief for sure. I’m grateful to think of what Detroit thinks of me and to give me an opportunity.”

Bear was emotional after hearing his name called by the Wings and broke down in an interview with ESPN.

“It really did (hit me),” Bear said.

“I didn’t really realize (how emotional he was) until I was in that building and it hit me hard.”

Bear is one of the fiercest competitors in this draft, going to the net and playing a hard, edgy game.

But he combines that with an offensive ability that’s among the best in the draft.

“Wanting the puck, creating plays, I have a hard nose with the puck in front of the net for sure,” Bear said. “I’m at the right spots at the right time.”

Bear was surprised by being selected by the Wings.

“Surprised, but pretty stoked about it,” Bear said. “Just being part of the history, being part of it, is great.”

The Wings had their choice of several quality wingers, and several defensemen who slightly dropped into their range in the first round. But Bear’s competitiveness and offensive blend stood out.

“We think he’s an extremely intelligent hockey player, very competitive, and highly skilled, scoring 40 goals this year,” general manager Steve Yzerman said on the ESPN broadcast of the draft. “We think he’s an excellent all-around player. We think we found a special young prospect here.”

Bear, 18, is capable of playing center but has mainly played wing in Everett.

He is able to play up and down the lineup, and he enjoys finishing his checks and playing with energy and competitiveness.

“I want it more than every player on the ice,” Bear said.

“That’s my mindset when I go on the ice.”

Bear mentioned several times about being himself during the entire draft process, including interviews with teams.

“I just came into the meeting trying to be myself and prove something,” said Bear on ESPN of his combine interview with the Wings.

“I feel grateful for the opportunity.”