Sat, Jul 18th 4:55pm EDT
By Chris Schommer
Connor Bedard (shoulder) has agreed to a five-year, $75 million contract extension with the Chicago Blackhawks according to Charlie Roumeliotis. (Source: Charlie Roumeliotis on Twitter)
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.
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Anders Lee has agreed to a three-year, $16.2 million deal with the Utah Mammoth according to Elliotte Friedman. (Source: Elliotte Friedman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Lee cashed in on the open market after spending his entire career with the New York Islanders, providing another impactful veteran forward option on an Utah squad looking to reach the postseason this upcoming season. The veteran winger posted 42 points (19 goals, 23 assists) over 82 contests in 2025-26 and remains a reliable two-way forward option this upcoming season.
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