Frequently Asked Questions
How much did the Blackhawks pay Connor Bedard in his new contract extension?
The Blackhawks signed Bedard to a five-year extension worth $75 million. That deal makes him the third-highest paid player in the entire NHL.
Where does Connor Bedard rank among the highest-paid players in the NHL?
Bedard is now the third-highest paid player in the National Hockey League, trailing only Leo Carlsson and Kirill Kaprisov.
How many goals and assists has Connor Bedard recorded in his first three NHL seasons?
Through his first three seasons with Chicago, Bedard has put up 75 goals and 128 assists. Those numbers are comparable to what Patrick Kane produced early in his career, and Kane had a better team around him.
What injuries has Connor Bedard dealt with that make his extension a risky move?
Bedard missed 12 games last December with a shoulder injury, and earlier this month he injured his other shoulder during a practice scrimmage. The second injury is more severe and will cost him the first month of the upcoming season.
How long will Connor Bedard miss at the start of the upcoming season?
Bedard is expected to miss approximately the first month of the upcoming season after injuring his shoulder during a practice scrimmage.
Erik Lambert
I’m a football writer with more than 15 years covering the Chicago Bears. I hold a master’s degree in the Teaching of Writing from Columbia College Chicago, and my work on Sports Mockery has earned more than twenty million views. I focus on providing analysis, context, and reporting on Bears strategy, roster decisions, and team developments, and I’ve shared insight on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and football podcasts in the U.S. and Europe.
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