Blackhawks' Connor Bedard gets $98.9 million contract update from AFP Analytics
Connor Bedard is poised to become a key player for the Chicago Blackhawks as he enters restricted free agency. Projections suggest he could sign a three-year deal worth approximately $28.14 million or an eight-year contract valued at $98.9 million. Regardless of the outcome, Bedard is expected to receive a substantial salary reflecting his talent.
- ▪Connor Bedard is entering restricted free agency this offseason.
- ▪AFP Analytics projects a three-year contract at $9.831 million per season or an eight-year deal at $12.364 million per season.
- ▪The total value of the eight-year deal could reach $98.9 million, potentially exceeding $100 million for optics.
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