# Bedard Deal & Defense Upgrade

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Podcast: [NHL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nhl-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438203)
Published: 2026-06-18T20:30:18+00:00
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## Resource

The Blackhawks’ offseason hinges on locking down Connor Bedard’s contract before camp, with a potential long-term deal worth $14-15M annually—or a shorter, more lucrative 4-5 year pact closer to $10M. Beyond Bedard, they urgently need veteran defensemen to bolster their blue line, with names like Bowen Byram or Mario Ferraro in play, and a reliable middle-six forward to support their young talent. With a thin free agent market, trades using their draft capital may be key. Nail these three moves, and they’ll set the foundation to break their playoff drought. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/103bc1c284758676

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