Connor Bedard

Updated Sep 2, 2026, 2:31 a.m. · 7 stories

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   Bedard hoping to see a Chicago Blackhawks' reunion with Kane

   On the day the Blackhawks star met with the media after signing his new contract, Chicago's Connor Bedard made his pitch to winger Patrick Kane to return to the club he began his NHL career with and chase another Stanley Cup.

   ESPN · Jul 20, 2:20 p.m. · Open story

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   Blackhawks star Connor Bedard agrees to 5-year, $75M deal

   Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard has agreed to a $75 million, five-year contract, completing a major offseason goal for the team.

   ESPN · Jul 18, 4:52 p.m. · Open story

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   Blackhawks' Connor Bedard to miss start of season after shoulder surgery

   Blackhawks star center Connor Bedard is expected to miss the start of the season after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder.

   ESPN · Jul 8, 1:19 p.m. · Open story

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   Latest on Matthews, McDavid, Hughes and other big-name players

   Could there be big changes in Toronto? What's going on in Minnesota with Quinn Hughes? We check in on all the latest buzz around the NHL with the postseason winding down.

   ESPN · May 27, 8:28 a.m. · Open story

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   Who has won NHL rookie of the year? Calder Trophy winners by year

   The trophy is awarded to the most proficient first-year player in the NHL, as voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Here is the list of winners.

   ESPN · May 13, 11:38 a.m. · Open story

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   How NHL No. 1 draft picks fared in their rookie seasons

   After the New York Islanders selected Matthew Schaefer first in the 2025 NHL draft, here's a look at how No. 1 picks performed in their rookie seasons.

   ESPN · Apr 17, 7:07 a.m. · Open story

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   Re-signing Connor Bedard 'important' priority for Blackhawks entering big offseason

   Connor Bedard is eligible for restricted free agency, but it's unlikely that his contract situation lingers for that long.

   ESPN · Apr 16, 3:14 p.m. · Open story

• Patrick KaneCHI
• Connor McDavidEDM
• Nathan MacKinnonCOL
• Auston MatthewsTOR
• Nikita KucherovTBL
• Leon DraisaitlEDM
• Cale MakarCOL
• David PastrnakBOS