Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard has agreed to a five-year contract worth $75 million, finalizing a key offseason objective for the team. The announcement was made on Saturday, with Bedard having been a restricted free agent. He recently turned 21 and is expected to miss the start of the upcoming season following shoulder surgery.
General manager Kyle Davidson praised Bedard's performance and work ethic, stating he has become an elite player in the NHL. Bedard, who was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft, has shown steady improvement, setting career highs with 30 goals and 45 assists in 69 games this past season. He is also a candidate to become the team's next captain.
