The Chicago Blackhawks signed star forward Connor Bedard to a five-year contract worth $15 million per season, the team announced Saturday.
Bedard became a restricted free agent upon the expiration of his entry-level contract. The 21-year-old notched 75 points in 69 games last season but missed time due to a shoulder injury. Bedard is scheduled to miss the start of the 2026-27 campaign due to an ailment on his other shoulder.