After a couple of weeks of speculation, the Washington Capitals are expected to finalize a two-year deal any day now with 26-year-old, right-shot defensemen Ethan Bear, worth a reported $2.0625M/year.
This is just another addition to the long list of shrewd, smart decisions by Brian MacLellan and the front office. So what does Bear bring to the Capitals, where does he fit, and how will it affect the Caps going forward?
First thing is to dig into what kind of player Bear is. If there’s a player comparable for him, it’s probably Caps’ legend Dmitry Orlov – perhaps not in terms of talent level, but they do have a similar playing style.