ESPN.com · Jul 17, 2023
Connor Bedard signs entry-level contract with Blackhawks
The Connor Bedard era has officially started for the Chicago Blackhawks, as the team announced the 2023 NHL draft No. 1 pick signed his entry-level contract Monday.
Bedard's three-year contract was announced on the center's 18th birthday. It carries a $950,000 salary cap hit.
The player from North Vancouver, British Columbia, has been called a generational talent thanks to his offensive skills, in particular his shooting ability. Bedard was the most-hyped prospect since Connor McDavid was drafted first overall by the Edmonton Oilers in 2015.