Inside Connor Bedard’s contract negotiations with the Blackhawks: ‘He’s totally committed’

Connor Bedard has signed a new contract with the Chicago Blackhawks without wavering from his original position, according to his agent, despite Leo Carlsson receiving a five-year, $90 million offer sheet from the Philadelphia Flyers. Bedard, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, has outscored Carlsson 203-141 over their three NHL seasons and could have commanded up to $18 million per season given his leverage as a restricted free agent. His agent emphasized that Bedard remained totally committed to Chicago throughout the negotiation process.