Tonight the Washington Capitals have announced that defenseman Ethan Bear will leave the team indefinitely. He will be entering the NHLPA Player Assistance Program.
This as odd as it sounds likely is a good sign that the program is helpful for players in need and building a good reputation amongst players. As of now, there is not an estimation on when Ethan Bear will return.
The Washington Capitals will next play tomorrow against the Toronto Maple Leafs. This will be the first time we see the Capitals lineup without Ethan Bear in it.