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Bedard Locked In for 5 Years | NHL News
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- Jul 19, 2026
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- 96
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Summary
Chicago Blackhawks lock down superstar Connor Bedard with a five-year, $75M deal—tying him to the team through 2027 and adding pressure to win now. Bedard’s 30 goals and 75 points last season prove his worth, and while he took less than some rumored asks, the long-term commitment and no-movement clause in Year 5 create urgency. With Bedard sidelined to start the 2026-27 season and new addition Bowen Byram, the Blackhawks must build a contender fast—or risk losing their franchise cornerstone. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/240b98476b266e8c