Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard undergoes shoulder surgery after offseason injury
Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard will miss the start of the season following shoulder surgery for an offseason injury.
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Blackhawks centre Connor Bedard has undergone shoulder surgery after sustaining an injury during the offseason. The procedure will result in Bedard missing the beginning of the upcoming season.
Coverage from ESPN, The New York Times, and Sportsnet.ca emphasizes the timing of the injury and the surgery. Yahoo Sports described the team's update on the situation as unpleasant.
According to ABC7 Chicago, the recovery period for the forward is expected to last four months.
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Quick answers
What procedure did Connor Bedard undergo?
He underwent shoulder surgery following an offseason injury.
How long is the expected recovery period?
ABC7 Chicago reports that a 4-month recovery is expected.
Will Bedard be available for the start of the season?
According to ESPN, Bedard is expected to miss the start of the season.
Coverage (5)
- Blackhawks centre Connor Bedard undergoes shoulder surgery Sportsnet.ca · 4h ago
- BREAKING NEWS: Blackhawks Issue Unpleasant Update On Connor Bedard's Injury Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- NHL news: Chicago Blackhawks hockey forward Connor Bedard has shoulder surgery, 4-month recovery expected ABC7 Chicago · 4h ago
- Blackhawks' Connor Bedard to miss start of season after shoulder surgery ESPN · 4h ago
- Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard undergoes shoulder surgery after offseason injury The New York Times · 4h ago
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