Bear logged three assists in AHL Bridgeport's 6-2 win over Lehigh Valley on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Bear is rolling for Bridgeport with a goal and five assists over his first five games of the season. He cleared waivers Dec. 29 after beginning the season with an undisclosed injury that cost him three months of playing time. The 28-year-old defenseman will be given plenty of time to get up to speed, and if he plays well, he could be a call-up option for the Islanders.

Bear (undisclosed) has been placed on waivers by the Islanders, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Bear began the year on season-opening injured reserve and must clear waivers in order to play for the Islanders. The 28-year-old has already had NHL stops with four different organizations, most recently with the Capitals last season. He had four points (one goal, three assists) in 24 games.

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.