Injury-marred season sees Islanders defenseman Ethan Bear placed on waivers. Awaiting clarity on his NHL future, he nears a potential AHL assignment.
The New York Islanders placed defenseman Ethan Bear on waivers on Sunday.
Bear, who signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Islanders on July 1, sustained an apparent wrist injury during preseason and hasn't played since.
He began the season on Season-Opening Injured Reserve, which means he did not count against the cap nor did he count toward a roster spot.
Bear is nearing a return from the injury, and if he clears waivers, he will report to Bridgeport of the American Hockey League.
The 29-year-old has 275 games of NHL experience.