Bear (undisclosed) was put on injured reserve Monday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Bear is expected to be out for at least a few weeks due to his undisclosed injury, per PuckPedia on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Bear (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup versus Philadelphia on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Bear signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Islanders on Tuesday, per PuckPedia.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Bear was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Bear was called up from AHL Hershey on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Bear was put on waivers by the Capitals on Friday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Bear (personal) has been cleared by the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Bear entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program on Wednesday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.