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Chicago Blackhawks sign Connor Bedard to five-year contract

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 7:23 PM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Chicago Blackhawks sign Connor Bedard to five-year contract

Summary

The Chicago Blackhawks announced the signing of Connor Bedard to a five-year contract on July 18, 2026. The deal symbolizes the team’s timeline for contention, with mixed opinions on its implications. Bedard's contract ensures his commitment to the Blackhawks, but also places pressure on the organization to build a competitive roster capable of contending for a Stanley Cup. If the team fails to improve its performance, they risk losing Bedard to unrestricted free agency when the contract concludes.

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By the Numbers

•Connor Bedard's contract starts in 2026 and runs through 2031.
•His new deal reflects 14.42% of the current salary cap.
•Failure to compete may lead to Bedard's departure in five years.
•The Blackhawks need strong roster moves to support Bedard and other young talent.
•Chicago has secured key players like Bowen Byram and Spencer Knight long-term.

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What they're saying

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Connor Bedard‘s new five-year contract is so much more than an extension for one individual hockey player. It is symbolic of the Chicago Blackhawks’ timeline to contention. When the news broke that Bedard finally got a deal done in Chicago, opinions were mixed. Some saw the AAV below expectations set by the Leo Carlsson offer […] The post The Chicago Blackhawks Have Five Years to Win a Stanley Cup appeared first on The Lead.
— Yahoo Sports

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