Connor Bedard's Fate For This Season Has Been Decided By Blackhawks

The recent actions by the Chicago Blackhawks have clarified Connor Bedard's status for the current season.

As the Blackhawks prepare to face off with the Florida Panthers tonight, the spotlight falls on the rookies, particularly since it's the team's 10th game of the season.

Reaching this milestone signifies that rookies who have been on the ice for all previous games will see the activation of their entry-level contracts.

The opportunity for Bedard or Korchinski to delay the start of their contract until the next season would have been possible if they were benched for tonight's game.

Despite the possibility, it was unlikely, as evidenced by past decisions with other players like Shane Wright the previous season.

Bedard's solid performance is the primary reason he is remaining with the Blackhawks for the rest of the year. His impressive statistics of scoring four goals and adding two assists in just nine games made it a straightforward decision.

His contract is set to conclude in 2026, and based on his current trajectory, Bedard will be in a strong position to negotiate a significant salary increase once his initial NHL contract comes to an end.

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