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Blackhawks Lock Down Bedard, But Roster Gaps Remain | NHL News
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- Jul 19, 2026
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Summary
The Blackhawks just handed Connor Bedard a five-year, $75M payday—locking down their superstar and putting them in elite company. GM Kyle Davidson’s summer has been all about bold moves: trading away two draft picks and a defenseman for Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway, while also signing Byram to a massive six-year extension. They also dumped Andre Burakovsky for a sixth-round pick and brought in veteran Ian Cole for stability. While the moves signal commitment to Bedard and the young core, the roster still has glaring holes—and contending? Not anytime soon. 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/5faffa9bacbb3eb2