Player News

Player Update (Sat Dec 30, 2023) - Making season debut Saturday

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

Injury Update (Fri Dec 29, 2023) - Not ready for debut

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

Injury Update (Thu Dec 28, 2023) - Inks two-year deal

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

Injury Update (Tue Sep 26, 2023) - Skating, still out into December

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

Injury Update (Fri Jun 30, 2023) - Not qualified by Canucks

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

Injury Update (Thu Jun 15, 2023) - Out six months

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

Injury Update (Wed Jun 14, 2023) - Expected to have surgery

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

Injury Update (Fri Jun 9, 2023) - 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.

Player Update (Sun Mar 26, 2023) - Logs two helpers in win

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

Player Update (Sat Mar 18, 2023) - Removed from IR

Bear (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, according to the NHL media site.

Injury Update (Sun Feb 26, 2023) - Lands on IR

Bear (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday.

Injury Update (Sat Feb 25, 2023) - Exits contest

Bear (upper body) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Bruins.

Player Update (Thu Feb 9, 2023) - Nabs helper in win

Bear logged an assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Islanders.

Player Update (Fri Jan 27, 2023) - Good to play Friday

Bear (personal) is set to draw back into the lineup Friday versus Columbus, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Injury Update (Wed Jan 25, 2023) - Will miss Wednesday's game

Bear (personal) won't play Wednesday against Seattle, according to Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

Injury Update (Tue Jan 24, 2023) - Not playing Tuesday

Bear (not injury related) won't be in the lineup Tuesday against Chicago.

Injury Update (Sat Jan 21, 2023) - Unavailable Saturday

Bear (personal) won't play Saturday versus the Oilers, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK television reports.

Player Update (Sun Jan 15, 2023) - Scores Sunday

Bear scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 4-3 shootout win over the Hurricanes.

Player Update (Sun Jan 1, 2023) - Snaps point drought with assist

Bear picked up an assist in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Flames.

Player Update (Thu Dec 22, 2022) - Sitting out for first time

Bear was listed as a healthy scratch for Thursday's home matchup against the Kraken, according to NHL.com.

Player Update (Wed Nov 16, 2022) - Nets first tally with new club

Bear scored a goal during Tuesday's 5-4 win over the visiting Sabres.

Player Update (Fri Oct 28, 2022) - Traded to Vancouver

Bear was flipped to Vancouver from Carolina on Friday along with Lane Pederson in exchange for a 2023 fifth-round selection, Thomas Drance of The Athletic Vancouver reports.

Player Update (Fri Oct 28, 2022) - Traded to Vancouver

Bear was flipped to Vancouver from Carolina on Friday along with Lane Pederson in exchange for a 2023 fifth-round selection, Thomas Drance of The Athletic Vancouverreports.

Player Update (Fri Oct 28, 2022) - Traded to Vancouver

Bear was traded to Vancouver on Friday, Thomas Drance of The Athletic Vancouverreports.

Player Update (Sun Oct 23, 2022) - Riding pine

Bear has been a healthy scratch for five straight games to start the season.