Chicago Blackhawks give Connor Bedard the best 18th birthday present anyone could ever ask for
Connor Bedard is the most hyped prospect in the National Hockey League since Auston Matthews. The Canadian superstar has already signed multi-million dollar endorsement deals with multiple companies. He is viewed as a can't miss prospects, that will inevitably change the game.
It was widely expected that Bedard would begin next season as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks after being drafted first overall. Today, the Blackhawks confirmed it, wasting no time signing Bedard to a three-year entry level contract. The contract contains maximum bonuses which could see Bedard make nearly 4 million dollars per season.
Drafting Bedard is a huge step in the Blackhawks rebuild and should help the team return to contention in the very near future. Congratulations Connor on your brand new deal
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Who will have a better career? |
Connor Bedard | 63 | 17.5 % |
Connor McDavid | 275 | 76.6 % |
Auston Matthews | 21 | 5.8 % |
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