Bedard to miss start of 2026-27 season for Blackhawks after shoulder surgery
Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard is sidelined for the start of the 2026-27 season following shoulder surgery.
What happened
Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard underwent surgery following an offseason shoulder injury. The procedure will keep him off the ice for four months, resulting in his absence from the start of the 2026-27 season.
Reports consistently confirm the four-month recovery timeline as the central detail provided by the organization. Official updates regarding a specific return date beyond the four-month window have not been specified.
Further developments will depend on the progress of his recovery throughout the autumn.
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Sources (7)
- Blackhawks star Connor Bedard out four months after shoulder injury USA Today · 46d ago
- Connor Bedard Injury Update a Brutal Blow for the Chicago Blackhawks Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Blackhawks' Connor Bedard to be out 4 months after shoulder surgery CBS News · 46d ago
- Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard undergoes shoulder surgery after offseason injury The New York Times · 46d ago
- BREAKING NEWS: Blackhawks Issue Unpleasant Update On Connor Bedard's Injury Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Blackhawks' Connor Bedard to miss start of season after shoulder surgery ESPN · 46d ago
- Bedard to miss start of 2026-27 season for Blackhawks after shoulder surgery NHL.com · 46d ago
Questions people are asking
How long will Connor Bedard be out?
He is expected to be sidelined for four months following shoulder surgery.
Will Bedard miss the start of the 2026-27 season?
Yes, according to reports from ESPN and NHL.com, the surgery will keep him out for the beginning of the season.
When did the injury occur?
Coverage states the injury took place during the offseason.
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