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Islanders' Ethan Bear: Moves to IR
Bear (undisclosed) was put on injured reserve Monday.
While Bear doesn't have an exact timeline for his return to the lineup, he is expected to be out for the first few weeks of the regular season. The 28-year-old defender had 10 goals and 46 points in 62 regular-season outings with AHL Hershey last campaign. Once healthy, he could be a depth option for the Islanders or end up with AHL Bridgeport.
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Islanders' Ethan Bear: Likely out for weeks
Bear is expected to be out for at least a few weeks due to his undisclosed injury, per PuckPedia on Saturday.
Bear would probably head to the minors to start the season, but because injured players are ineligible for reassignment, the 28-year-old might be placed on the Islanders' non-roster injured list instead. He had 10 goals and 46 points across 62 regular-season appearances with AHL Hershey last year.
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Islanders' Ethan Bear: Unavailable against Flyers
Bear (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup versus Philadelphia on Thursday.
At this point, Bear has missed enough preseason games and training camp sessions that he may have to start the 2025-26 campaign in the minors. After some decent campaigns with the Oilers, Hurricanes and Canucks, the 28-year-old defenseman saw himself relegated to the minors for all of 2024-25. With AHL Hershey last year, Bear was solidly productive with 10 goals and 36 helpers in 62 regular-season tilts. With youngsters Matthew Schaefer and Isaiah George pushing for NHL opportunities, Bear likely has fallen too far behind at this point to be a full-time option for the Isles.
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Islanders' Ethan Bear: Exits early Friday
Bear sustained an undisclosed injury in Friday's game versus the Devils, and there was no update on his status after the contest, Ethan Sears of the New York Post reports.
Bear is competing for a depth role on the Islanders' blue line, but this injury could hinder his chances of making the roster. The 28-year-old should be considered day-to-day until more information is available.
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Islanders' Ethan Bear: Lands two-way deal
Bear signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Islanders on Tuesday, per PuckPedia.
Bear registered 10 goals and 46 points in 62 regular-season outings for AHL Hershey in 2024-25. The 28-year-old blueliner will compete for a depth role with the Islanders at training camp.
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Capitals' Ethan Bear: Headed for minors
Bear was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Friday.
Bear will link up with the rest of the Bears to face AHL Charlotte on Friday, as the minor-league club competes in the Calder Cup Playoffs. The 27-year-old blueliner appeared in just 24 games for the Capitals this season, registering one goal on 24 shots, three assists and 16 hits while averaging just 14:54 of ice time. Given his minimal usage at the NHL level, it wouldn't be surprising if Washington lets him walk in the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.
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Capitals' Ethan Bear: Recalled from AHL
Bear was called up from AHL Hershey on Saturday.
Bear spent the 2024-25 season with AHL Hershey, tallying 10 goals and adding 36 assists in 62 games. The Capitals will likely use Bear in practices an extra, as the team now has nine healthy blueliners on the roster.
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Capitals' Ethan Bear: On waiver wire Friday
Bear was put on waivers by the Capitals on Friday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Bear played 24 regular-season games with the Capitals in 2023-24, before he entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program on March 27. He was cleared from the Program on April 30 and spent the offseason getting ready for the 2024-25 campaign. Bear will likely be sent to AHL Hershey once he passes through waivers. He had a goal and three helpers last season.
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Capitals' Ethan Bear: Leaves Player Assistance Program
Bear (personal) has been cleared by the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports Tuesday.
Bear logged 24 games for Washington this season in which he registered one goal and three assists while averaging a career-low 14:54 of ice time. With one year remaining on his contract, Bear should be back with Washington next season, though he may be hard-pressed to force his way into the lineup on a nightly basis.
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Capitals' Ethan Bear: Enters Player Assistance Program
Bear entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program on Wednesday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
Bear will be away from the Capitals indefinitely while receiving care in the program. He has four points over 24 contests with the Capitals this season.
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Capitals' Ethan Bear: First goal of season a game-winner
Bear scored the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 2-0 victory over the Ducks.
Playing in his ninth game as a Capital, Bear got free in the faceoff circle to the right of John Gibson and pounced on a rebound late in the first period. It was the 26-year-old blueliner's first goal in almost exactly a calendar year -- his last came with the Canucks on Jan. 15, 2023 in Carolina. Bear has seen a consistent shift since joining the Washington roster in late December, but he could be the player bumped when Rasmus Sandin (upper body) gets healthy.
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Capitals' Ethan Bear: Making season debut Saturday
Bear (shoulder) is set to make his season debut Saturday versus Nashville, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.
Bear inked a two-year, $4.125 million contract with Washington on Thursday. He had three goals, 16 points, 75 shots, 39 hits and 82 blocks in 61 contests with Vancouver in 2022-23. Bear is projected to play alongside Trevor van Riemsdyk on Saturday, according to Whyno.
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Capitals' Ethan Bear: Not ready for debut
Bear (shoulder) won't make his Capitals debut Friday against the the Islanders, Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News reports.
Although Bear won't play Friday, it wouldn't be surprising to see him make his Washington debut in the second half of the team's back-to-back set Saturday against Nashville. Bear, who signed a two-year, $4.125 million contract with the Capitals on Thursday, picked up 16 points through 61 games with Vancouver last season.
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Capitals' Ethan Bear: Inks two-year deal
Bear (shoulder) agreed to terms on a two-year, $4.125 million contract with Washington on Thursday.
Bear spent last season with the Canucks, recording three goals and 13 assists in 61 games. A shoulder injury suffered at the 2023 IIHF World Hockey Championship led to the blueliner going unsigned during the offseason. With Bear now under contract, he could be in line to play for the Capitals as soon as Friday against the Islanders.
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Ethan Bear: Expected to sign
Bear, who is recovering from a shoulder injury, is expected to sign with Washington at a later date.
Bear was at the Capitals' practice facility Tuesday, per Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post. The 26-year-old had three goals, 16 points, 39 hits and 82 blocks in 61 contests last year. Bear underwent shoulder surgery in June but might be close to being fully recovered at this point.
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Ethan Bear: Skating, still out into December
Bear (shoulder) is skating, but is expected to be out until around Christmas, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Bear remains a free agent, and interest in his services likely won't pick up until he's gotten the all-clear from a doctor. The 26-year-old defenseman could be a nice midseason addition for a team, but he's unlikely to play a fantasy-friendly role.
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Ethan Bear: Not qualified by Canucks
Bear (shoulder) won't receive a qualifying offer from Vancouver, which will make him an unrestricted free agent Saturday.
Bear, who was injured during the 2023 IIHF World Hockey Championship, underwent shoulder surgery June 15 and is projected to be unavailable until December. The 26-year-old defenseman, who was playing on a one-year, $2.2 million contract, had three goals, 16 points, 25 PIM, 39 hits and 82 blocks in 61 outings in 2022-23.
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Canucks' Ethan Bear: Out six months
Bear is expected to miss six months after undergoing shoulder surgery Thursday.
Bear suffered the injury during the 2023 IIHF World Hockey Championship. His timetable suggests Vancouver will be without his services for a significant chunk of the 2023-24 campaign. Bear had three goals, 16 points, 39 hits and 82 blocks in 61 contests last season while averaging 18:32 of ice time.
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Canucks' Ethan Bear: Expected to have surgery
Bear (shoulder) is expected to undergo surgery, per Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK television.
Bear sustained the injury while playing in the 2023 IIHF World Hockey Championship. Initially, the Canucks and the defenseman were in talks about whether it would be better to focus on rehab or have surgery, but it seems they've decided on the latter path. Bear had three goals and 16 points in 61 games with Vancouver last season. He's eligible to become a restricted free agent this summer after finishing his one-year, $2.2 million contract.
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Canucks' Ethan Bear: May need surgery
Bear could undergo shoulder surgery in the offseason after suffering the injury during the 2023 IIHF World Hockey Championship, Rick Dhaliwal reports.
The Canucks and Bear are in talks as to whether surgery or rehabbing the shoulder is the best option. Bear had three goals and 16 points in 61 regular-season games in 2022-23. Should surgery be deemed necessary, Bear could miss the start of training camp as his recovery is expected to take a few months.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-11, 197 lbs |
| Birthplace: Regina, SK |
| Age: 28 |
| Experience: 6 |
| Shoots: Right |