# Connor Bedard Signs New Five-Year, $75 Million Contract | Blackhawks 2026-27 Schedule Release!

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Podcast: [Locked On Blackhawks - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Blackhawks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-blackhawks-daily-podcast-on-the-chicago-blackhawks-348045)
Published: 2026-07-21T15:05:16+00:00
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## Resource

Tuesday's episode begins with a discussion about the Chicago Blackhawks and 21-year-old forward Connor Bedard agreeing to a new five-year contract extension with a $15 million cap hit, officially making him among the highest-paid players in the NHL next season. Host Jack Bushman shares his thoughts on the contract and breaks down why a five-year deal makes sense for both sides. Then, Bushman shares notable quotes from Bedard during his recent media availability, where he discussed the Blackhawks' offseason and a potential Patrick Kane reunion in the Windy City. The episode concludes with the Blackhawks official 84-game schedule for the 2026-27 NHL regular season.

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