Connor Bedard Joins Blackhawks with Entry-Level Contract

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed Connor Bedard, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, to a three-year entry-level contract on his 18th birthday. Bedard, considered a potential generational talent, recently attended the Blackhawks' development camp and has already made an impact off the ice, with season-ticket sales soaring and Bedard jerseys selling in the thousands. The Blackhawks hope Bedard will have a similar impact on the ice as their No. 1 center in the upcoming season.