“He’s a minimum $10 million guy”: Connor Bedard’s next contract could redefine the NHL’s young star market amid rising cap era

Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard is poised for a landmark contract negotiation as he enters his final year of his entry-level deal. Experts predict his next contract could exceed $10 million annually, potentially reaching $13.5 million, as the rising salary cap and scarcity of elite talent inflate his value. This deal could redefine how young NHL stars are compensated.