NewsChicago Sun-TimesJuly 3, 2026Illinois
Blackhawks Star Connor Bedard Suffers Apparent Shoulder Injury
Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard sustained an apparent left shoulder injury during a training session in Vancouver. The incident occurred while he was skating with other professional players, raising concerns about his health ahead of the upcoming season.
Read the full story at Chicago Sun-TimesWhy It Matters
The injury status of a cornerstone player directly impacts the team's roster performance and ongoing contract negotiations for the upcoming NHL season.
Key Facts
- Connor Bedard suffered an apparent left shoulder injury while training in Vancouver on Thursday.
- Video footage shows Bedard falling into the boards and leaving the ice while holding his left shoulder.
- Bedard is currently a restricted free agent and is in contract negotiations with the Blackhawks.
- Bedard previously missed four weeks of games following a right shoulder injury sustained on Dec. 12.
- Following his previous injury, it took Bedard over two months to return to 100% capacity.
- Bowen Byram signed a contract extension with the Blackhawks featuring a $12.5 million cap hit for the 2027-28 season.
- The Blackhawks signed Cole Smith to a three-year deal and Ian Cole to a one-year deal.
Who's Mentioned
personRyan McGregor“Blogger who first reported the injury.”personDon Meehan“Agent for Connor Bedard.”organizationChicago Blackhawks“The NHL team for which Bedard plays.”personKyle Davidson“General Manager of the Chicago Blackhawks.”personBowen Byram“Blackhawks player who signed a contract extension with a $12.5 million cap hit.”personConnor Bedard“Blackhawks star player who suffered an apparent shoulder injury.”