Frequently Asked Questions
What injury did Connor Bedard suffer at practice in Vancouver?
Bedard left practice holding his left shoulder after an awkward fall, in a way that closely resembled his shoulder injury from December. It was not the result of a hit, but rather an awkward fall during a skate with other notable NHLers in his hometown of Vancouver.
How long did Connor Bedard miss when he hurt his shoulder in December?
Bedard suffered a separated right shoulder against the Blues in December and missed a total of 12 games. It was described as a gruelingly painful experience that saw him skate directly to the locker room while doubled over in pain.
Is the new shoulder injury the same as the one Bedard suffered in December?
No, the two injuries are on opposite sides — the December injury was to his right shoulder, while the new incident involves his left shoulder. The two injuries should be in no way correlated.
Will Connor Bedard's shoulder injury affect his contract talks with the Blackhawks?
Bedard is currently a restricted free agent in serious contract talks with Chicago that are expected to result in a massive extension making him the highest-paid Blackhawk in franchise history. The injury is not considered to hamper his contract value.
Could Bedard miss training camp or preseason games because of this injury?
In a scenario where the injury is similar to his December separated shoulder, he could miss multiple weeks. While it shouldn't be a concern by the Blackhawks' season opener three months away, missing significant time including training camp and preseason would be less than ideal.
Isaac Nielsen
Isaac Nielsen is a University of Nebraska–Omaha graduate with a degree in Journalism & Media Communication and four years of experience in sports journalism. He has spent the past two years as the Lead Blackhawks Writer at Sports Mockery, covering the team’s rebuild and focusing on roster construction, and has also reported on the Bears, Colts, Omaha Athletics, and Nebraska football.
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