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Bedard Takes C, Ignites Blackhawks’ New Era
sports23 days ago

Bedard Takes C, Ignites Blackhawks’ New Era

Connor Bedard was named the Chicago Blackhawks’ 37th captain for the 2026-27 season, despite starting on injured reserve after shoulder surgery. He signed a five-year, $15 million AAV extension through 2030-31 and had previously served as an alternate in 2025-26. The move underscored the franchise’s rebuild around Bedard, who flashed a Calder Trophy-winning rookie season and posted career highs (30 goals, 45 assists, 75 points), as the team hopes to finally push for the playoffs with a revamped roster that includes Bowen Byram and a reunion with Patrick Kane, with Bedard eyeing a November return.

via Bleacher Report|
#captaincy#chicago-blackhawks#connor-bedard
Kane's Chicago Homecoming: Blackhawks Reunite for a Win-Now Push
sports2 months ago

Kane's Chicago Homecoming: Blackhawks Reunite for a Win-Now Push

Patrick Kane returns to the Chicago Blackhawks after more than three years apart, with GM Kyle Davidson saying the move is about improving the team, not nostalgia. Kane says Chicago’s rebuild and a chance to play with young stars like Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar drew him back, and he aims to be a big leader who helps the team win and reach the playoffs, not sign a Disney-caliber ending to his career.

via Bleacher Nation|
#chicago-blackhawks#connor-bedard#kyle-davidson
Patrick Kane's Chicago Homecoming on a Two-Year, $8M AAV Deal
sports2 months ago

Patrick Kane's Chicago Homecoming on a Two-Year, $8M AAV Deal

Patrick Kane is returning to the Chicago Blackhawks on a two-year contract worth an average of $8 million per season with a full no-move clause, bridging the franchise's storied past with its rebuilding present. The deal positions Kane for a potential pairing with Bedard and adds veteran leadership as the Hawks pivot around a young core, especially in the wake of Toews' retirement. Kane’s return also reverberates through Detroit, where his exit contributes to a summer of upheaval as the Red Wings reshape their roster around Bedard.

via The New York Times|
#chicago-blackhawks#connor-bedard#no-move-clause
Bedard Eyes Kane Reunion as Blackhawks Hope for a Quick Turnaround
sports2 months ago

Bedard Eyes Kane Reunion as Blackhawks Hope for a Quick Turnaround

Patrick Kane is weighing his unrestricted free-agent options, with Chicago and the Buffalo Sabres as frontrunners. Connor Bedard says a Kane reunion would make the Blackhawks a much better team and he'd be excited to play with him. Kane’s decision timeline is unclear, and while he could serve as a veteran presence on a roster built around Bedard, his next destination remains undecided. Bedard recently signed a five-year, $75 million contract and is 21; Kane turns 38 in November and could influence Chicago’s short- and long-term outlook.

via The New York Times|
#buffalo-sabres#chicago-blackhawks#connor-bedard
Bedard inks five-year, $15M AAV extension to anchor Blackhawks’ future
sports2 months ago

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.

via The New York Times|
#2030-31-season#aav-15-million#chicago-blackhawks
Davidson bets on Byram and a flexible draft plan to reshape the Blackhawks
nhl3 months ago

Davidson bets on Byram and a flexible draft plan to reshape the Blackhawks

Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson explains trading the No. 4 pick to land Bowen Byram, a top-four defenseman who fits Chicago’s timeline and will seek an extension after July 1. The team also added forward Jordan Greenway and is weighing top-six options for Bedard, with young talents Anton Frondell and Roman Kantserov mentioned as exciting possibilities. With no first-round pick this year, Davidson says they’ll explore moving up or back as the draft board falls, in a market that has opened up and amid evolving cap dynamics and free-agent options.

via Bleacher Nation|
#bowen-byram#chicago-blackhawks#connor-bedard
Stanley Questionable, Jarry Rumors, Bedard Skips Worlds
sports5 months ago

Stanley Questionable, Jarry Rumors, Bedard Skips Worlds

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Logan Stanley is questionable for game six due to illness, with Michael Kesselring a potential playoff debut if he can’t go; his activation would shape a third pairing with two right-shot defenders. The Edmonton Oilers are under pressure to upgrade goaltending this offseason, as Tristan Jarry’s $5.375M AAV and a .858 save percentage in 19 games complicate a move or buyout. Meanwhile, Connor Bedard will skip Team Canada’s IIHF World Championships to rehab a shoulder injury, despite a 30-goal, 75-point season this year.

via NHL Rumors - ProHockeyRumors.com|
#buffalo-sabres#connor-bedard#edmonton-oilers
Celebrini and Bedard Lead the 23-and-Under NHL Talent in Midseason Rankings
sports8 months ago

Celebrini and Bedard Lead the 23-and-Under NHL Talent in Midseason Rankings

Corey Pronman’s midseason ranking of NHL players and prospects 22 and under (as of Jan. 1, 2026) places Macklin Celebrini and Connor Bedard atop the list, with Leo Carlsson a close third. The rankings are split into tiers and use tool grades to project long‑term NHL impact, covering a broad mix of young players across teams and positions.

via The New York Times|
#connor-bedard#leo-carlsson#logan-cooley
Blackhawks Coach Blashill Defends Bedard Amid Olympic Snub
sports9 months ago

Blackhawks Coach Blashill Defends Bedard Amid Olympic Snub

Chicago Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill believes Connor Bedard should have been named to Team Canada's Olympic roster, highlighting his two-way impact and recent injury, which has kept him out since December. Despite Bedard's strong performance and potential, he was not selected for the team due to tough competition and his injury status, though he remains a key player for the Blackhawks.

via NHL.com|
#blackhawks#connor-bedard#hockey
Blackhawks' Bedard Out Several Weeks with Injury, Re-evaluation in January
sports9 months ago

Blackhawks' Bedard Out Several Weeks with Injury, Re-evaluation in January

NHL.com's Dan Rosen discusses Connor Bedard's potential Olympic participation despite injury, predicts Cale Makar's contract details, explores trade rumors involving Quinn Hughes and the New York Rangers, and considers the implications of shutting down the NHL season for the Olympics, emphasizing the significance of international play for players and the league.

via NHL.com|
#cale-makar#connor-bedard#nhl