CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks and forward Connor Bedard have agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract for the No. 1 overall draft pick. The team said Monday the deal through the 2025-26 season will mean a $950,000 annual salary cap hit, the maximum allowed. It was announced on Bedard’s 18th birthday. “Signing […]
Last month, the NHL Draft Lottery settled the drama regarding who would receive the first overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. The Chicago Blackhawks were the lucky winners, and on Wednesday, they selected Connor Bedard from the Regina Pats. The North Vancouver product put on the Blackhawks jersey for the first time […]
Connor Bedard strode into a bright room on the 11th floor of an office tower overlooking Bridgestone Arena. He took his place at the podium before a phalanx of cameras and a few dozen reporters. It was a spot he’s slowly grown accustomed to — being the centre of attention. Discussed in hockey circles as the […]
Connor Bedard added another accolade to his impressive season on Monday. The 17-year-old was named the inaugural IIHF Male Player of the Year. Bedard led Canada to a gold medal at the 2023 World Junior Championships in Halifax, producing a tournament best 23 points. In August, the Pats captain helped Canada win Gold […]
The Chicago Blackhawks have won the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery and hold the number one overall selection in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft. It’s expected that Regina Pats captain Connor Bedard will be taken with that pick. The Anaheim Ducks will select in the second spot in the draft and the Columbus Blue […]
On Wednesday June 28, Connor Bedard will don a National Hockey League (NHL) jersey and as the likely number one overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft in Nashville. Tonight, we should find out who will select the Regina Pats captain with that pick when the league holds their draft lottery. The […]
