Connor Bedard sidelined after left shoulder surgery, out about 4 months

sportsJul 8, 202626135

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard underwent surgery on his left shoulder, the team announced Wednesday, July 8, 2026, and will miss about four months while he recovers. Bedard played 69 games in 2025, scoring 30 goals and 45 assists for 75 points, more than a point per game, and regularly skated on the top line with Nick Lardis and Frank Nazar. The club described the procedure as successful; Bedard had a brief illness in January 2026 but otherwise remained a primary fixture last season. The four-month timeline means Bedard will be unavailable for the early portion of the upcoming season, creating a significant void in Chicago’s lineup and top scoring role. The absence removes a leading offensive contributor and forces the Blackhawks to reshuffle minutes and top-line chemistry while he rehabs.

Scott Powers

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BREAKING: Blackhawks announce Connor Bedard had shoulder surgery today and is expected to recover in four months.

3345d ago

Adam4071

Trying to imagine a scenario where this team isn't picking in the top 5 next year.

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Michael Ernst3

So, probably misses the first 6 weeks of the season. Could have been worse.

Mark Lazerus

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Connor Bedard likely to miss at least the first month of the season after shoulder surgery: www.nytimes.com/athletic/743...

2045d ago

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gwen pepperoni 🏳️‍⚧️🤘🏼🍕4

He just joined the cubs as a reliever too

Ben Pope

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The Blackhawks’ planned step toward playoff contention next season has already hit a massive snag. How does Connor Bedard's shoulder surgery — which will sideline him until November — affect his situation? And how does it affect the Hawks? New story: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...

2045d ago

Tracey Myers

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Blackhawks announce successful surgery on Connor Bedard's left shoulder this morning. Per Dr. Michael Terry, "We expect him to make a full recovery in an approximate timeline of four months.”

1245d ago

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horse massacre13

kyle's lifetime free pass continues

Faxes From Uncle Dale7

Kyle gets another pass. There's no point to any of this.

Sam Fels But Who's Buyin'?7

Great. So those Nazar October goals will be even more meaningless now.

Killion6

Don’t have to worry about getting Bedard a good winger if you don’t have a Bedard.

TSN

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Connor Bedard will be sidelined for approximately four months after undergoing surgery to repair his left shoulder, the Blackhawks confirmed.

1345d ago

Laas 🌸

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Jarvy’s not the only one who’ll be going on LTIR due to shoulder surgery, it looks like. Bedard is expected to need about 4 months to recover: www.nhl.com/news/connor-...

545d ago

Greg Boysen

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Blackhawks update Connor Bedard's status, and its not great blackhawkup.com/blackhawks-u...

745d ago

CHGO Blackhawks

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Connor Bedard underwent surgery on his left shoulder and will miss the start of the 2026-26 Blackhawks season. EMERGENCY POD presented by Xfinity: youtube.com/live/WYg82Ju...

545d ago

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horse massacre5

i'm too out of town stupid to understand what this means

RMNB

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Connor Bedard to miss start of 2026-27 season after undergoing shoulder surgery russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/07/08/c...

745d ago

Mario Tirabassi

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Per the Blackhawks, Connor Bedard underwent left shoulder surgery and will miss approximately 4 months, making his return to the Blackhawks early-to-mid November

545d ago

Kalen Lumpkins

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The Blackhawks received some tough news today, as current RFA Connor Bedard is slated to miss four months with a left shoulder injury. ⬇️ www.chicagotribune.com/2026/07/08/c...

45d ago

Chibdm

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Connor Bedard will spend the off-season flicking the door stop spring and saying "Bowen Byram" out loud and giggling about how stupid that sounds.

245d ago

Gail Kauchak

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Connor Bedard is sidelined until November after surgery to his left shoulder. What are the implications for the #Blackhawks, & how can they move forward from here? #THW thehockeywriters.com/bedard-sidel...

145d ago

Bleacher Nation Blackhawks

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Connor Bedard Update: Expected to Miss 4 Months (Not Ideal) https://www.bleachernation.com/blackhawks/2026/07/08/connor-bedard-miss-4-months/

145d ago

News 📰

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The Chicago Blackhawks began their rebuild with a bang back in 2023 when they landed the No. 1 overall pick and Connor Bedard, but since then, it’s been slow going for the rebuild, with the development of several key pieces taking much longer than anticipated for the organization.General M..

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nytimes.comBlackhawks’ Connor Bedard undergoes shoulder surgery after offseason injury espn.comConnor Bedard likely to miss training camp and start of next... - ESPN fptrack.comConnor Bedard Sidelined Four Months Following Surgery

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Connor Bedard sidelined after left shoulder surgery, out about 4 months

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