Bedard inks five-year, $15M AAV extension to anchor Blackhawks’ future
Connor Bedard agreed to a five-year extension with the Chicago Blackhawks at a $15 million average annual value, keeping him in Chicago through the 2030-31 season and placing him among the league’s highest-paid players. The deal underscores the team’s commitment to building around him as a franchise centerpiece and signals a long-term pursuit of playoff contention, with Bedard expected to be the focal point as the cap landscape evolves.