RELEASE: Blackhawks Agree to Terms With Forward Connor Bedard on Five-Year Contract Extension

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed forward Connor Bedard to a five-year contract extension worth $15 million per year in salary cap hit, running from the 2026-27 season through the 2030-31 season. The 21-year-old posted career highs in the 2025-26 campaign with 30 goals, 45 assists, and 75 points in 69 games, leading all Chicago skaters in assists and points. Bedard became the third Blackhawks player to record a 30-goal season at age 20 or younger, joining Jonathan Toews and Eric Daze.