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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.
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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.
The Hurricanes have acquired Ethan Bear from the Oilers for Warren Foegele.
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Bear will be back in the Oilers lineup on Thursday.
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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.
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Bear will be a healthy scratch Monday vs. the Canadiens.
The Oilers have signed Ethan Bear to a two-year deal worth $4.0 million ($2.0M AAV).
The Oilers have recalled Ethan Bear from Bakersfield (AHL).
Bear was sent to the AHL on Thursday but it was always believed to be a “paper move” while they moved Adam Larsson to LTIR. Bear is back with the big club and should be in the lineup on Saturday.
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The Oilers have assigned Ethan Bear to Bakersfield (AHL).
This is believed to be cap maneuvering with Adam Larsson going on LTIR. Bear was a minus-1 in 15:33 TOI in the season-opening win and has been replaced on the roster by Evan Bouchard, for now.
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The Oilers have sent Ethan Bear to Bakersfield (AHL).
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Bear will make his NHL debut on Thursday.
Bear, 20, was a fifth round pick of the Oilers in 2015 and will play his first NHL game tonight. Bear will replace Adam Larsson in the lineup and comes to the Oilers with 16 points (6G / 10A) in 34 games with Bakersfield (AHL) this season.
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