Connor Bedard

Connor Bedard

20-Year-Old CenterC
Chicago Blackhawks
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Bedard made modest improvements in his sophomore season, going from 22 goals to 23 and 39 assists to 44. However, his scoring rates per 60 minutes were all worse in 2024-25 than in his rookie campaign. Chicago hasn’t put him in a great situation to succeed, surrounding him with several subpar linemates. Still, Bedard led the team in assists, points (67), power-play goals (11), power-play points (29), game-winning goals (five) and shots on net (195) across 82 games last season. He will continue to see big minutes on the team’s top line in 2025-26, which probably won’t help him improve his plus-minus rating. However, the first-overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft has abundant offensive potential, and he should make strides forward this campaign. Bedard’s entry-level contract expires next summer, giving him plenty of motivation for 2025-26, but he would benefit tremendously from a high-tier winger upgrade. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Blackhawks in July of 2023.
Two points in Boston
CChicago Blackhawks
October 10, 2025
Bedard produced a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Bruins.
ANALYSIS
The 20-year-old got Chicago on the board midway through the first period before setting up Louis Crevier for a tally in the second. It was a strong performance from Bedard after he was blanked in the season opener against the Panthers on Tuesday, and the 'Hawks are counting on the first overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft to take a big step forward after he contributed 23 goals and 67 points over 82 games in 2024-25.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    21:57
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    3:56
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:03
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2023–24
19:47
3:22
0:01
2024–25
20:17
2:37
0:03
2025–26
21:57
3:56
0:03
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Bedard, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 Entry Draft and a player many consider to be a generational talent, was fantastic as an 18-year-old rookie in 2023-24, racking up 22 goals, 61 points, 21 power-play points and 206 shots on goal while averaging 19:47 of ice time in a top-line role in 68 regular-season appearances. A fractured jaw kept Bedard sidelined for 14 games from early January through mid-February, but he picked up right where he left off upon his return from injury, racking up seven goals and 28 points through the final 29 games of the campaign. With Chicago reportedly making a concerted effort to surround Bedard with better talent up front heading into 2024-25, the 18-year-old pivot could easily threaten the 30-goal and 80-point marks if he's able to play a full 82-game season in 2024-25. Just keep in mind that his plus-minus rating - Bedard finished last season with an ugly minus-44 rating - will likely remain a sore spot for at least one more year as the Blackhawks continue their rebuild.
Players like Bedard don't come around all that often. He was unreal in the WHL, scoring 71 goals and 143 points in 57 contests with Regina last season and was similarly dominant in the 2023 World Junior Hockey Championship, leading Canada with nine goals and 23 points in seven games. Bedard's offensive skills already appear to be on par with the NHL elite, and the comparisons to the likes of Auston Matthews, Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby are understandable. However, Bedard hasn't proven anything yet. His resume and skill set made it easy for Chicago to pick him with the first overall pick, but top selections don't always work out and even those that do sometimes have some growing pains. Those that take Bedard in single-season fantasy drafts will be assuming some risk, but there's also real potential for him to hit the ground running and make Blackhawks fans think back on Patrick Kane, who won the Calder Trophy in 2008 after scoring 21 goals and 72 points in 82 outings.
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Grabs three points Tuesday
CChicago Blackhawks
April 16, 2025
Bedard scored two goals, including one on a power-play, and tallied the game-winning assist in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Senators.
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Sets career high in points
CChicago Blackhawks
April 13, 2025
Bedard scored a power-play goal, tallied an assist and put three shots on net in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to Winnipeg.
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Provides helper on game-winner
CChicago Blackhawks
April 6, 2025
Bedard notched an assist and three shots on goal in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Penguins.
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Adds assist Wednesday
CChicago Blackhawks
April 2, 2025
Bedard logged an assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Wednesday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Avalanche.
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Garners helper in loss
CChicago Blackhawks
March 28, 2025
Bedard recorded an assist in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Golden Knights.
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Relaxed approach to extension talks
CChicago Blackhawks
September 9, 2025
Bedard is not concerned about the length of time it will take to reach an extension with the Blackhawks, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Bedard is confident that he and the Blackhawks will come to an agreement that works for both sides. With restricted free agency waiting next summer, there's not much pressure on either side at this stage of talks. Bedard will look to build on last year's 67-point effort, and if he doesn't sign before the start of the season, he could grow his earning potential with a hot start in 2025-26.
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