Frequently Asked Questions
What surgery did Connor Bedard have on his shoulder?
Connor Bedard underwent successful surgery to repair his left shoulder. The Blackhawks team physician Dr. Michael Terry confirmed the procedure and expects Bedard to make a full recovery.
How long will Connor Bedard be out after his shoulder surgery?
Bedard's expected recovery timeline is approximately four months, which would put him back in the lineup around mid-November. That means he will miss all of training camp, the preseason, and roughly 13-14 regular season games.
Is this the same shoulder Bedard injured earlier in the season?
No, this is a different shoulder. Bedard's previous injury in December was to his right shoulder, while this surgery was performed on his left shoulder.
How many games did Bedard miss when he hurt his shoulder in December?
Bedard's right shoulder injury in December sidelined him for a total of 12 games before he returned to the lineup.
Could Bedard's shoulder injury affect his contract extension negotiations with the Blackhawks?
Bedard and the Blackhawks have yet to reach a contract extension, which is expected to make him the highest-paid player in franchise history. It would be a bad look for the organization if the injury factored into negotiations in any way.
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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