Bear was put on waivers by the Capitals on Friday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Bear (personal) has been cleared by the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports Tuesday.
Bear entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program on Wednesday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
Bear scored the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 2-0 victory over the Ducks.
Bear (shoulder) is set to make his season debut Saturday versus Nashville, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.
Bear (shoulder) won't make his Capitals debut Friday against the the Islanders, Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News reports.
Bear (shoulder) agreed to terms on a two-year, $4.125 million contract with Washington on Thursday.
Bear, who is recovering from a shoulder injury, is expected to sign with Washington at a later date.
Bear (shoulder) won't receive a qualifying offer from Vancouver, which will make him an unrestricted free agent Saturday.
Bear is expected to miss six months after undergoing shoulder surgery Thursday.