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Chicago Blackhawks: Connor Bedard’s agent discouraged from making re-sign happen in 2025

Thursday, March 20, 2025 18:57

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Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard (98) reacts as Vancouver Canucks forward Nils Aman (88) and forward Teddy Blueger (53) celebrate Aman’s goal in the third period at Rogers Arena.

The Chicago Blackhawks have a morale problem entering Thursday night’s matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. The Blackhawks have lost five in a row, including 6-2 defeats to the Vancouver Canucks and Seattle Kraken.

Second-year centre Connor Bedard hasn’t been playing his best hockey during that stretch. He’s been slapped with two misconduct penalties for arguing with officials.

Bedard scored his first goal on Tuesday since the Blackhawks 4-3 win over the Utah HC in overtime on March 7, but fellow teammate Jason Dickinson said the point “didn’t matter” in another losing effort.

Some frustrated fans are calling for the Blackhawks to trade Bedard. While most of the fan base understands Chicago needs to put more pieces around the No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft.

Connor Bedard is eligible for an extension this summer

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) reacts after the Blackhawks were defeated by the Vegas Golden Knights 7-5 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

At 19, Bedard is eligible for a contract extension with the Blackhawks this summer, but former NHL executive Craig Button discouraged Bedard’s agent from re-signing his client to Chicago after the mess the organization has created in two seasons.

“When it comes to Connor Bedard, the Chicago Blackhawks are awful,” Button said during an appearance on Donnie & Dhali. “He’s eligible to sign a contract extension this coming summer, beginning July 1.

“If I was the agent, I wouldn’t be signing Connor Bedard to any extension, because he doesn’t get any benefit by signing the extension in the coming season, because you’re going to make the same money, and you’ll get the same money on July 1 the next year, as well as open himself up to potential offer sheets.”

“He’s eligible to sign a contract extension this coming summer, If I was the agent I wouldn’t be signing Connor Bedard to any extension..”@CraigJButton on how bad the Blackhawks are and needing to show a path forward to Connor Bedard.

Full..https://t.co/B7n9tXo3g0 pic.twitter.com/gjYMR3aEyR

— Donnie & Dhali (@DonnieandDhali) March 18, 2025

A failure by the Chicago Blackhawks

Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard (98) shoots during warm up prior to a game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena. — Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard (98) shoots during warm up prior to a game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Newport Sports Management represents Bedard. Button argued that besides money going up in 2026, the Blackhawks haven’t proven to Bedard that they are serious about building around him.

“Bedard needs evidence for the Chicago Blackhawks that my signature on a long-term contract is worthy of me staying here,” Button said. “Because right now, there is nothing in Chicago that would make anybody think that staying there long-term is beneficial. That’s how I feel about the whole thing.

“This is on the Chicago Blackhawks to get it better. Salary cap going up, you know. And keep in mind that CBA, you know, doesn’t expire until September 15 of 2026, so unless they agree to a new one, the offer sheet parameters will still be in place. And I think Chicago has to be really concerned.”

Button’s comments should be sobering the front office. Failing to re-sign Bedard before he becomes a free agent in 2026 would be an organizational failure for Chicago.

Frankly, the fact that fans are thinking about trades and the possibility of losing Bedard in free agency is a failure in itself.

Chicago Blackhawks center Teuvo Teravainen (86) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs with center Connor Bedard (98) during the first period at United Center. — Blackhawks center Teuvo Teravainen (86) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs with center Connor Bedard (98) during the first period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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