Insider shares update on Bedard contract talks
Blackhawks, Bedard reportedly have not yet engaged in extension discussions
www.sportingnews.comHere’s the latest on Connor Bedard’s contract situation:
- As of mid-2025 through late 2025, reporting indicated that Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks had begun discussing an extension, with both sides signaling a long-term commitment but details were not finalized and talks were expected to progress more substantially in 2026.[2][4]
- In September 2025, multiple outlets suggested there had not yet been formal extension talks, with emphasis on focusing on the current season before negotiating, though the door remained open for discussions in the near future.[1][5]
- By late 2025, insiders and outlets widely speculated about a contract framework tied to Bedard’s development, rising cap space, and the Hawks’ willingness to commit long-term, with several articles projecting negotiations to intensify in 2026 ahead of the next CBA cycle.[9][10]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest specific quotes from team executives or summarize the projected contract figures and term lengths that insiders have been discussing.