By Canadian Press

Vancouver Canucks acquire defenceman Bear, forward Pederson from Carolina Hurricanes

Oct 28, 2022 | 12:41 PM

The struggling Vancouver Canucks bolstered their lineup on Friday with the acquisition of defenceman Ethan Bear and forward Lane Pederson from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick.

Bear, 25, earned 14 points in 58 games with the Hurricanes last season but has yet to appear in an NHL game this season.

The six-foot, 200-pound blue-liner from Regina has registered 47 points (13 goals and 34 assists) in 190 career NHL games with Carolina and Edmonton.

As part of the deal, Carolina will retain 18 per cent of the remaining salary cap hit on Bear’s contract. The Hurricanes signed Bear to a one-year deal worth $2.2 million in July. 

Pederson, 25, skated in four games with the American Hockey League’s Chicago Wolves this season. The Saskatoon native, who has spent the majority of his pro career in the AHL, has posted five points in 44 career NHL games with Arizona and San Jose.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 28, 2022.

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