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After signing Blackhawks extension, Connor Bedard says adding Patrick Kane 'would be incredible'

Headline from Fox32 Chicago, on the newest of 2 developments

Connor Bedard never wavered. Whenever the young center was asked about his future, he always responded with similar variations of the same message. All the way to his $75 million, five-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. "I’ve said (it) so much and it’s not anything fake.

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  1. Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard agrees to 5-year, $75M deal

    Headline from ABC 7 Chicago ·

  2. Newest

    After signing Blackhawks extension, Connor Bedard says adding Patrick Kane 'would be incredible'

    Headline from Fox32 Chicago ·

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  1. NBC Chicago

    Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard agrees to a $75 million, five-year contract (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Mar 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Nashville Predators during the second period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

  2. Fox32 Chicago

    Chicago Blackhawks announce a multi-year extension for star Connor Bedard (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    Connor Bedard was open about his desire to stay in Chicago and lead the Chicago Blackhawks. The two sides made it happen. The Blackhawks announced Saturday they've agreed to terms on an extension with Bedard that will keep him in Chicago for the next five years.

  3. Sun Times

    Connor Bedard signs new five-year contract with Blackhawks (opens Sun Times)

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    Connor Bedard has set himself up for a possibly gargantuan payday in 2031 after signing a new five-year contract with the Blackhawks .

  4. WGN Chicago

    Blackhawks, Connor Bedard agree to five-year contract extension (opens WGN Chicago)

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    WGN Chicago's feed description

    The Chicago Blackhawks announced Saturday afternoon that the team has agreed to terms with forward Connor Bedard on a five-year contract extension with an average annual value of $15 million.

  5. ABC 7 Chicago

    Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard agrees to 5-year, $75M deal (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    Blackhawks star Connor Bedard has agreed to a $75 million, five-year contract, completing a major offseason goal for the team. Bedard, who turned 21 on Friday, had been a restricted free agent.

  6. The Brunswick News

    Connor Bedard signs 5-year, $75 million contract extension with Blackhawks (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    CHICAGO — Connor Bedard is not going anywhere. The star center on Saturday signed a five-year, $75 million contract extension with the Chicago Blackhawks, the team announced. The new deal goes through the 2030-31 season. “Connor has continuously defied our…

  7. Fox News

    Connor Bedard re-signs with Blackhawks, ending hopes for another NHL offer sheet this offseason (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Connor Bedard signed a five-year, $15 million per year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks, locking up the franchise star as a restricted free agent.

  8. Sun Times

    Connor Bedard's agent spells out Blackhawks contract negotiations, shoulder surgery decision (opens Sun Times)

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    Sun Times's feed description

    Over the last six weeks, dating back to the NHL combine in early June, the Blackhawks and …

  9. Sun Times

    Connor Bedard 'very happy' with new contract, Blackhawks' summer additions (opens Sun Times)

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    On Monday, Blackhawks star Connor Bedard had a $9.

  10. Daily Journal

    Bedard says Carlsson’s offer sheet had no effect on his thinking for Blackhawks contract (opens Daily Journal)

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    Daily Journal's feed description

    CHICAGO (AP) — Connor Bedard never wavered. Whenever the young center was asked about his future, he always responded with similar variations of the same message. All the way to his $75 million, five-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. “I’ve said (it) so much and it’s not anything fake.

  11. Triblive

    Blackhawks’ Bedard: Carlsson’s offer sheet had no effect on thinking for new contract (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    CHICAGO — Connor Bedard never wavered. Whenever the young center was asked about his future, he always responded with similar variations of the same message.

  12. Fox32 Chicago

    After signing Blackhawks extension, Connor Bedard says adding Patrick Kane 'would be incredible' (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    Connor Bedard never wavered. Whenever the young center was asked about his future, he always responded with similar variations of the same message. All the way to his $75 million, five-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. "I’ve said (it) so much and it’s not anything fake.

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