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Connor Bedard leaves summer skate with apparent shoulder injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 12:19 AM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Connor Bedard leaves summer skate with apparent shoulder injury
Summary

Connor Bedard left a summer skate session on July 2 after suffering an apparent shoulder injury. The Chicago Blackhawks superstar fell awkwardly, reminiscent of a prior injury that caused him to miss over a month during the 2025-26 season. Bedard skated off holding his arm, and the severity of the injury is currently unknown. He has been training in Canada this summer to improve his speed and strength ahead of the upcoming season. The Blackhawks are concerned about this development as they prepare for the 2026-27 season.

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  • •Bedard left ice holding his left shoulder after a fall.
  • •The incident occurred during a summer skate practice.
  • •Previously missed over a month due to a similar injury.
  • •His training focus this summer has been on speed and strength.
  • •No updates on the severity or recovery timeline for Bedard.
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  • 12:19 AMYahoo Sports — Connor Bedard Leff Summer Skate With Apparent Shoulder Injury
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Chicago Blackhawks superstar Connor Bedard left a summer skate session with an apparent shoulder injury.

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