The Capitals announced today that defenseman Ethan Bear will be leaving the team for an indefinite amount of time as he will be in the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.
#allcaps Ethan Bear is going to be away from the team for an indefinite period of time to receive care from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.
Bear currently has 4 points in 24 games this season with a -5 +/- rating.
The entire hockey community wishes him nothing but the best and hope to see him back on the ice soon.