Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard is expected to miss the start of the 2026-27 season after undergoing surgery for a shoulder injury sustained during the offseason. Multiple outlets report that Bedard has surgery dated July 8 or Wednesday and that it involves his left shoulder. Team and medical sources cited by Yahoo Sports say the team physician, Michael Terry, expects Bedard to make a full recovery in an approximate timeline of about four months. Other reports similarly describe the recovery as likely to keep him out for roughly four months and indicate he will miss at least the first part of the regular season. The Athletic reports he will miss at least the first month, while Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Sports (NHL) specify that he will miss the start of the season. The Winnipeg Free Press also frames the situation as Bedard missing the start following the shoulder procedure. No source cited here indicates a change to his long-term status beyond the stated recovery window.
Connor Bedard set to miss start of season after left shoulder surgery
Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard is expected to miss the start of the 2026-27 season after undergoing surgery for a shoulder injury sustained during the offseason. Multiple outlets report that...
- Connor Bedard undergoes surgery for a left shoulder injury after an offseason problem.
- The surgery date is reported as July 8 (or Wednesday, depending on outlet).
- Team physician Michael Terry says Bedard is expected to make a full recovery in about four months.
- Sources agree Bedard will miss at least the start of the 2026-27 regular season.
- At least one report specifies he will miss at least the first month of the regular season.
Bedard's injury brings pessimism for a team in desperate need of hope
1 hour agoConnor Bedard is expected “to make a full recovery in an approximate timeline of four months.”
1 hour agoChicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard injured his shoulder last week and had surgery on July 8. He could miss a month of the 2026-27 season.
1 hour agoChicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard will miss the start of the season after he had surgery on his left shoulder on Wednesday. Team physician Michael Terry said Bedard is expected "to make a full recovery in an approximate timeline of four months.” The NHL hasn't announced its regular-season schedule, but the Blackhawks played their first game last season on Oct. 7.
2 hours agoThe Blackhawks star will miss at least the first month of the regular season after having surgery on his left shoulder.
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