Bedard’s Contract, Robertson’s Payday, and Rinzel Return: Busy Blackhawks Bullets
Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson spoke on TSN 1050 about Connor Bedard’s new contract and related offer sheets, praised obtaining Bowen Byram, and noted Sam Rinzel’s return to the Da Beauty League; separately, the Dallas Stars signed Jason Robertson to a one-year, $12 million deal (with an extension possible on Jan. 1, 2027). Other notes include the Rockford IceHogs signing Tommy Budnick to an AHL contract, Jonathan Quick’s hire by the Rangers as director of goaltending development, arbitration talks for Jet Greaves with Columbus, and NHL-broadcasts management for four teams this season.
