Capitals' Ethan Bear entering NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program

Washington Capitals defenceman Ethan Bear is entering the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.

Washington Capitals forward Ethan Bear is set to be away from the team for an indefinite period of time as he enters the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.

According to Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff, Ethan Bear will be entering the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program and won't be available to the team for the foreseeable future.

Bear, 26, signed a two-year contract with the Washington Capitals in December after becoming an unrestricted free agent during the summer. Last summer, the Vancouver Canucks didn't issue him a qualifying offer, making him a UFA and due to an injury he suffered at the World Championship, wasn't able to play until the middle of the 2023-24 season.

In 24 games for the Capitals this season, Bear has recorded four points (one goal, three assists), ten penalty minutes and is a minus-five.

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