The Chicago Blackhawks will open the 2026-27 NHL season without franchise center Connor Bedard after he underwent successful surgery to repair his left shoulder.
The team confirmed the update on Wednesday, stating on X, "This morning, Connor Bedard underwent successful surgery to repair his left shoulder. We expect him to make a full recovery in an approximate timeline of four months."
Bedard suffered the injury during an offseason practice in Vancouver on July 2. The projected recovery means he will miss training camp and the opening weeks of the regular season.
The 20-year-old is coming off his best NHL campaign, leading Chicago with 75 points, including 30 goals and 45 ***** ists, in 69 games. Since being selected first overall in the 2023 NHL Draft, Bedard has produced 203 points in 219 career games and captured the Calder Trophy as NHL rookie of the year in 2023-24.
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The team confirmed the update on Wednesday, stating on X, "This morning, Connor Bedard underwent successful surgery to repair his left shoulder. We expect him to make a full recovery in an approximate timeline of four months."
Bedard suffered the injury during an offseason practice in Vancouver on July 2. The projected recovery means he will miss training camp and the opening weeks of the regular season.
The 20-year-old is coming off his best NHL campaign, leading Chicago with 75 points, including 30 goals and 45 ***** ists, in 69 games. Since being selected first overall in the 2023 NHL Draft, Bedard has produced 203 points in 219 career games and captured the Calder Trophy as NHL rookie of the year in 2023-24.
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