After signing Blackhawks extension, Connor Bedard says adding Patrick Kane 'would be incredible'
The five-year deal gives Chicago cost certainty as Bedard recovers from shoulder surgery and praises a possible Patrick Kane reunion.
- On Saturday, Blackhawks star Connor Bedard signed a five-year, $75 million contract extension, securing his future through the 2030-31 season. Bedard said Monday, "Chicago is the only place I want to play."
- Bedard underwent surgery for a left shoulder injury sustained in early July, carrying a four-month recovery timeline. The center is focusing on physiotherapy in Vancouver to return as quickly as possible.
- During Monday's press conference, Bedard openly advocated for a reunion with former Blackhawks icon Patrick Kane. "That would be incredible to get to play with him and learn from him," Bedard said of the 37-year-old winger.
- Unrestricted free agent Kane is currently deciding between Chicago and his hometown Buffalo Sabres, according to Hockey Hall of Famer Chris Chelios. Kane remains one of the top available free agents this offseason.
- The Blackhawks aim to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2020, with Bedard locked in long-term. The organization hopes to take a "big step" this year by developing the young core alongside veteran additions.
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Mar 27, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) skates against the New York Rangers during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images The Chicago Blackhawks could potentially have a past-and-present tandem on the ice during the 2026-27 NHL season. Chicago star center Connor Bedard voiced his approval of the possibility of former Blackhawks star winger Patrick Kane ret…
Fresh off extension, Connor Bedard eyes Blackhawks’ playoff return - Regional Media News
Connor Bedard doesn't know exactly what he'll be able to do physically when the Chicago Blackhawks open training camp in the fall. The young star forward is sure of one thing, though. Chicago is interested in nothing other than getting back to the playoffs for the first time since the turn of the decade. "We want to take a big step this year. We want to be a playoff team and that's our only goal," Bedard said Monday in his first meeting with rep…
Connor Bedard happy with new deal, Blackhawks' additions but would love to see Patrick Kane return
Newly re-signed Blackhawks star Connor Bedard spent much of his meeting Monday with reporters raving about the team’s camaraderie and offseason additions.But there is one more addition potentially coming: Patrick Kane, whom Chris Chelios said last week is deciding between the Hawks and Sabres.And when he was asked about that possibility, Bedard’s eyes gleamed.‘‘I can’t imagine [Kane’s] first game back at the [United Center], the reaction he’d ge…
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