Connor Bedard

Connor Bedard (shoulder) will make his season debut for the Chicago Blackhawks against the Pittsburgh Penguins Tuesday the club announced.

Fantasy Impact

Bedard will take the ice after being activated from injured reserve earlier in the day after missing the early part of the season due to a shoulder injury suffered during training camp. The center offers a boost to a Chicago forward group in need of more electric play in the offensive zone for head coach Jeff Blashill as the season moves forward.

Connor Bedard (shoulder) has agreed to a five-year, $75 million contract extension with the Chicago Blackhawks according to Charlie Roumeliotis.

Fantasy Impact

Bedard’s extension keeps the superstar center in Chicago through the 2030-31 season. The organization will likely be without there dynamic forward for at least the first month of the upcoming 2026-27 season after undergoing shoulder surgery July 8.

Connor Bedard (shoulder) is out of the lineup for the Chicago Blackhawks against the Detroit Red Wings.

Fantasy Impact

Bedard will not suit up after suffering the apparent shoulder injury during the faceoff as time expired in Friday night’s contest against the Blues. The center was having a dynamic season while leading an inconsistent Chicago lineup, tallying 44 points in 31 games this season.

Connor Bedard posted two assists in the Blackhawks' 3-2 loss to the Blues Friday night.

Fantasy Impact

Bedard continues a scorching stretch in the offensive zone, tallying points in six of his last seven games (five goals, six assists) for the Blackhawks. The 20-year-old continues to reward fantasy managers with an explosive offensive option as part of an inconsistent Chicago lineup, carrying a 1.42 point per game average (19 goals, 25 assists) in 31 games so far this season.

Connor Bedard tallied two points for the Blackhawks Wednesday night, scoring one goal and adding one assist in a 3-0 win over the Blues.

Fantasy Impact

Bedard has caught fire in the offensive zone, posting points in five of his last six games (five goals, four assists) for the Blackhawks. The 20-year-old continues to offer head coach Jeff Blashill an explosive offensive option as part of an inconsistent Chicago lineup, carrying a 1.40 point per game average (19 goals, 23 assists) in 30 games so far this season.