Bear will undergo shoulder surgery and is expected to be out for 4-to-5 months.
Bear suffered the injury while playing for Team Canada at the IIHF World Championships last month. His recovery is expected to linger into mid-October to mid-November, so he will likely miss training camp and the start of the 2023-24 season.

Ethan Bear will return to the Canucks lineup Saturday (upper body).

The Canucks have placed Ethan Bear (upper-body) on IR.
Bear left the Canucks' contest vs. Boston on Saturday after just 17 seconds TOI due to an upper-body injury and will now head to the injured reserve. The 25-year-old has three goals, 11 assists, 64 SOG and 12 PIMs through 46 games prior to his injury.
Source: @Canucks 02/27/23, 9:20 am EST

Ethan Bear will make his Vancouver debut Tuesday vs. the Devils
Bear along with Lane Pederson was traded from the Hurricanes to the Canucks last week for a fifth-round pick. He will make his Vancouver debut Tuesday for his third team in five NHL seasons. In 190 career games, he has 13 goals and 47 points along with 77 PIMs.

Ethan Bear has been traded to the Vancouver Canucks
Bear has been traded to the Vancouver Canucks along with Lane Pederson for a 2023 5th round pick. In 190 career games played, he has 13 goals and 47 points to go along with 269 SOG. It will be Bear's third team in three seasons.

The Hurricanes have re-signed Ethan Bear to a one-year, $2.2 million contract.

Bear (lower-body) will not play Monday in Washington.
Bear was not on the ice for Monday's morning skate and will not play against the Capitals. Bear, who is listed as day-to-day, will be replaced by Brendan Smith on the Hurricanes' third pair.
Source: Walt Ruff 03/28/22, 3:14 pm EST

Bear will draw into the Hurricanes lineup on Thursday.
Bear will play for the first time since January 13th, replacing Brendan Smith on the third pair. Bear has scored two goals with five assists (seven points) in 27 games this season.
Source: Walt Ruff 01/27/22, 1:01 pm EST

Bear will be a healthy scratch on Saturday,

Bear (illness) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
Bear missed Thursday's game in Calgary due to an illness. He was on the ice for warmups but ended up being a late scratch, so monitor his status closely on Saturday.

Bear (COVID-19) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
Bear was in COVID-19 protocol and missed the last six games. He took regular reps in Friday's practice but remains a game-time decision for Saturday's game vs. the Sabres.

Bear is not on the ice for warmups; will not play in San Jose.
Source: Walt Ruff 11/22/21, 10:15 pm EST

The Hurricanes have acquired Ethan Bear from the Oilers for Warren Foegele.

Bear will be back in the Oilers lineup on Thursday.

Bear will come out of the Oilers lineup on Tuesday.

Bear (head) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play Thursday in Vancouver.

Bear (head) will not play on Sunday.
Bear will miss his third straight game with a head injury that he suffered a week ago. With Bear out, William Lagesson will remain on the Oilers' blueline.

Bear (head) is not on the ice for warmups.

Bear (head) is questionable to play Sunday to the Senators.
Bear was hit in the head by a puck while sitting on the bench last night and is doubtful to play Sunday vs. the Senators. With Bear likely out, either William Lagesson or Kris Russell will likely play.

Bear will be a healthy scratch Monday vs. the Canadiens.
