Connor Bedard Became Blackhawks Captain at 21—His Return Isn’t Expected Until November
Chicago made Connor Bedard the second-youngest captain in Blackhawks history while its 21-year-old franchise star continues recovering from left-shoulder surgery.
Cale Makar Just Became the NHL’s First $20 Million-a-Year Player With a $163.2 Million Deal
The Colorado Avalanche locked up Cale Makar with an eight-year, $163.2 million extension. Its $20.4 million annual value is the largest in NHL history—and will consume roughly 18% of Colorado’s projected salary cap when it begins.