Blackhawks Star Connor Bedard Could Make Season Debut During Homestand

Blackhawks star Connor Bedard could make season debut during homestand

Chicago Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard is on the brink of his season debut after being sidelined by a left shoulder injury. Bedard has been ramping up his rehab process. The center could be in the mix for one of three…

Chicago Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard inches closer to returning by taking part in full-contact practice

Chicago Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard participated in light contact drills Sunday, another step toward his season debut.

Connor Bedard's return to Blackhawks suddenly seems imminent: 'I feel really confident'

<p>Connor Bedard's return to the <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks" target="_blank" >Blackhawks</a>' lineup suddenly appears fairly imminent.</p><p>The 21-year-old Hawks captain practiced with the team Sunday in a regular red jersey, shedding the black non-contact jersey he donned last week, and he took some light contact in drills without issue.</p><p>Coach Jeff Blashill said Bedard will have a doctor's appointment s…

Connor Bedard Cleared For Contact, Back Taking Normal Reps at Blackhawks Practice - Bleacher Nation

After another ugly loss to Carolina on Saturday night, the Blackhawks had a surprise waiting for us at the practice on Sunday: captain Connor Bedard came out on the ice with the rest of his teammates in a red jersey — not the black no-contact we had seen previously. Connor Bedard is no longer in a black non-contact jersey. He’s joining the team for practice 👀 #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/WpujDYJjPO— Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) October 1…

Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard Returns To Full Practice

By Gabriel Foley | at October 11, 2026 1:24 pm Chicago Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard shed his no-contact jersey at Sunday morning’s practice. This will mark a notable step forward in his recovery from a shoulder injury sustained during off-season training. Bedard told Scott Powers of The Athletic that he is feeling good but doesn’t have a target for his return yet. His full media scrum following Sunday’s practice was captured by Charlie Roume…

Bedard nearing return for Blackhawks after full-contact practice

Captain wore regular jersey for first time since offseason shoulder surgery