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

sportsJul 8, 202625121

The Chicago Blackhawks announced on July 8, 2026 that center Connor Bedard underwent successful surgery on his left shoulder and will miss about four months. Bedard played 69 games in the 2025 season, scoring 30 goals and 45 assists for a team-leading 75 points, an average of more than one point per game. He had been a regular on Chicago’s top line alongside Nick Lardis and Frank Nazar and briefly missed time with an illness in January 2026 before the surgery. The four-month timeline would sideline Bedard through the start of the 2026, 27 season and points toward a return in early-to-mid November. The team called the procedure successful; the absence creates a significant scoring gap for the Blackhawks during the opening months. Fantasy managers and Chicago’s lineup plans will need adjustments while Bedard completes rehabilitation.

Scott Powers

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

294h 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...

194h ago

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gwen pepperoni 🏳️‍⚧️🤘🏼🍕3

He just joined the cubs as a reliever too

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.”

114h 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.

134h ago

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...

152h 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-...

54h 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...

54h ago

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horse massacre4

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...

71h ago

Greg Boysen

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

64h 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

54h 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.

22h 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...

3h 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/

14h 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..

12h ago

Bill Stinkwater

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Bedard out until at least November after hurting his shoulder

12h ago

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umlegacypressqsefc.comBlackhawks’ Connor Bedard undergoes shoulder surgery after offseason injury: Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard will miss at least the first month of the regular season after having surgery on his left shoulder. #NHL #ConnorBedard #Blackhawks #HockeyNews #InjuryUpdate sports.yahoo.comBlackhawks' Connor Bedard out at least 4 months after undergoing shoulder surgery 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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