Bedard to miss start of 2026-27 season for Blackhawks after shoulder surgery
Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard will miss the start of the 2026-27 season following shoulder surgery.
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Connor Bedard is set to be sidelined for four months after undergoing surgery for a shoulder injury. As a result, he will miss the beginning of the Chicago Blackhawks' 2026-27 season.
Coverage from NHL.com, CBS News, and USA Today emphasizes the recovery timeline, while Yahoo Sports describes the injury update as a brutal blow for the team. Future updates will likely focus on Bedard's rehabilitation progress and his eventual return to the lineup after the four-month period.
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Quick answers
How long will Connor Bedard be out?
According to CBS News and USA Today, Bedard will be out for four months.
What caused Bedard's absence?
He underwent surgery for a shoulder injury.
Which season will this affect?
He will miss the start of the 2026-27 season.
Coverage (5)
- Connor Bedard Injury Update, Latest on Blackhawks Star's Timeline to Return After Shoulder Surgery Bleacher Report · 3h ago
- Blackhawks' Connor Bedard to be out 4 months after shoulder surgery CBS News · 3h ago
- Blackhawks star Connor Bedard out four months after shoulder injury USA Today · 3h ago
- Connor Bedard Injury Update a Brutal Blow for the Chicago Blackhawks Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
- Bedard to miss start of 2026-27 season for Blackhawks after shoulder surgery NHL.com · 3h ago
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