20-year-old pivot Connor Bedard had successful surgery on his left shoulder Wednesday, repairing what experts call a likely labral tear from a July 2 training mishap. He’ll miss training camp, preseason, and at least the first month of the 2026-27 NHL season, with a return eyed for early November. Last year, Chicago struggled without him, going 5-6-1 in his 12 missed games, but his youth and drive fuel hopes for a strong comeback.
