Blackhawks Star Connor Bedard to Miss Start of the Season After Shoulder Surgery
- On Wednesday, Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard underwent left shoulder surgery, sidelining him for approximately four months and forcing him to miss the season opener on Sept. 29.
- Last Thursday, Bedard sustained the injury while skating in Vancouver with other professional players including Sabres forward Zach Benson, Canucks forward Arshdeep Bains, and Sharks prospect Luca Cagnoni.
- Video footage showed Bedard losing his balance and falling into the boards before skating off the ice while holding his left shoulder in pain. This marks his third consecutive season dealing with injury.
- As a restricted free agent, Bedard remains without a contract while his camp negotiates with the Hawks; the injury could affect the price tag amid recent offer sheet dynamics for Ducks center Leo Carlsson.
- The absence represents a major setback for Chicago's rebuilding effort, with general manager Kyle Davidson previously calling Bedard "so important to our team" while the Hawks posted a 29-39-14 record last season.
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