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Making season debut Saturday Bear (shoulder) is set to make his season debut Saturday versus Nashville, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready for debut Bear (shoulder) won't make his Capitals debut Friday against the the Islanders, Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News reports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Capitals sign D Ethan Bear The Washington Capitals signed free agent defenseman Ethan Bear to a two-year contract on Thursday.The deal carries an average annual value...

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Capitals sign defenseman Ethan Bear to a 2-year contract

The Washington Capitals have signed defenseman Ethan Bear to a two-year contract

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • Associated Press

Inks two-year deal Bear (shoulder) agreed to terms on a two-year, $4.125 million contract with Washington on Thursday.

Impact Bear spent last season with the Vancouver Canucks for whom he recorded three goals and 13 assists in 61 games. A shoulder injury suffered at the 2023 IIHF World Hockey Championship saw the blueliner go unsigned during the offseason. With Bear now under contract, he could be in line to play for the Caps as soon as Friday's clash with the Islanders.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to sign Bear, who is recovering from a shoulder injury, is expected to sign with Washington on Wednesday.

Impact 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 this year. Bear underwent shoulder surgery in June but might be close to recovery at this point.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Canuck Ethan Bear aiming for late-December return from shoulder surgery Ethan Bear's agent, Jason Davidson, confirmed to Postmedia Saturday that his client has "late December" as a targeted return date. Read on.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Skating, still out into December Bear (shoulder) is skating, but is expected to be out until around Christmas, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Bear keeps giving back to the kids of Ochapowace The veteran NHL defenceman is set for the sixth edition of his Ethan Bear Hockey Skills Camp next week at Ochapowace Nation.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks: Ethan Bear says his shoulder is 'doing really well' Ethan Bear is a free agent, but is still hopeful of a return to the Vancouver Canucks.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks decline to qualify Ethan Bear amid raft of free agency roster decisions Ethan Bear will be an unrestricted free agent on Saturday but Noah Juulsen will not be.

JUNE 30, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Not qualified by Canucks Bear (shoulder) won't receive a qualifying offer from Vancouver, which will make him an unrestricted free agent Saturday.

Impact 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.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

HockeyBuzz.com - Michael DeRosa - Canucks' Ethan Bear to Miss Beginning of 2023-24 Season NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

JUNE 16, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Ethan Bear surgery leaves Canucks in a roster-buildling pickle The restricted free agent is out until December and the Canucks need to find a player to fill his minutes.

JUNE 15, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Out six months Bear is expected to miss six months after undergoing shoulder surgery Thursday.

Impact 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.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks: Ethan Bear to have shoulder surgery, agent confirms Bear is a pending restricted free agent and is due a qualifying offer from the Canucks before the end of June.

JUNE 14, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Report: Canucks D Ethan Bear to have shoulder surgery Vancouver Canucks defenseman Ethan Bear is having shoulder surgery Wednesday after sustaining an injury in the World Hockey Championships la...

JUNE 14, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Expected to have surgery Bear (shoulder) is expected to undergo surgery, per Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK television.

Impact 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 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.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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 take place, Bear could miss the start of training camp as his recovery is expected to take a few months.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks Under the Microscope: Ethan Bear needs a contract Ethan Bear isn't a perfect defenceman, but he's better than most of what the Vancouver Canucks have. Read more.

JUNE 7, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Elias Pettersson, Ethan Bear likely to play at World Championships At least two Canucks are likely to be playing for their national teams next month at the IIHF World Championships.

APRIL 20, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks' Kyle Burroughs Drops Gloves With Blues' Jake Neighbours After Hit On Ethan Bear

MARCH 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Logs two helpers in win Bear picked up a pair of assists in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Bear found Elias Pettersson open in front of the net in the third period before adding a second helper on Brock Boeser's empty-netter later in the frame. The two assists are Bear's first points in six contests since returning from an eight-game IR stint. The 25-year-old blueliner has three goals, 13 assists and a plus-nine rating through 52 games this season.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks bring 5-game win streak into matchup with the Coyotes

The Vancouver Canucks are looking to keep their five-game win streak alive when they visit the Arizona Coyotes

MARCH 15, 2023 • Associated Press

Canucks aim to keep win streak alive, host the Senators

The Vancouver Canucks take on the Ottawa Senators with a three win streak on the line

MARCH 10, 2023 • Associated Press

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