Connor Bedard Signs 5-Year, $75M Extension ($15M AAV)

Bedard signed 5-year, $75M contract ($15M AAV) with front-loaded structure and full NMC in final year. Ends offer sheet threats. Leaves $6.3M cap space after Kane signing. Extension graded B- by one outlet. Bedard later addressed offer sheet rumors, confirming he never wanted to leave and explicitly told the Blackhawks he'd never sign an offer sheet.