Saskatchewan’s Ethan Bear Signs New Contract with New York Islanders

Saskatchewan’s Ethan Bear signs new contract with New York Islanders

Saskatchewan-born defenseman Ethan Bear has signed a one-year, two-way contract with the National Hockey League’s New York Islanders.

Islanders extend Ethan Bear in AHL depth move with other blue line questions looming

The Islanders brought back organizational depth for their blue line Monday, inking defenseman Ethan Bear to a one-year, two-way extension.

Islanders sign Ethan Bear to one-year contract extension - Daily Faceoff

The New York Islanders have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract extension with defenseman Ethan Bear, the club announced Monday morning. Bear, 28, spent the entirety of the 2025-26 season with the AHL’s Bridgeport Islanders, collecting four goals and 27 points in 40 games. The 5’11” right-shot defender also skated in two games with the club in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs. The Islanders originally signed Bear to a one-year contract a…

Islanders Sign Defenseman Ethan Bear

The Islanders announced that the club has signed defenseman Ethan Bear to a one-year, two-way (NHL/AHL) contract.

Islanders sign Ethan Bear to one-year, two-way contract