2025-26 NHL Miscellaneous Thread

[jeffbear]

Makes sense in one respect. Hayton will now be trying to prove that he’s worth that contract and more before he goes UFA next summer. You want to be the team that reaps that, especially if you’re the ones who put in the cost of developing him.

 

[andyt]

Connor Bedard will miss the beginning of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery. He was injured while practicing in Vancouver on July 2.

Bedard to miss start of 2026-27 season for Blackhawks after shoulder surgery | NHL.com

Center needs 4 months to recover, led Chicago with 75 points

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