REACTION: Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to miss start of season after undergoing shoulder surgery

Connor Bedard is expected to miss approximately four months after suffering an offseason shoulder injury. That timeline will likely keep him from playing the first month of the 2026 season. Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discuss how this bad setback for the Blackhawks may impact Bedard's contract extension negotiations, the rest of the offseason, and more. Thumbnail images provided by Getty Images. Subscribe for the latest Chicago sports news and videos! WEEKDAY SCHEDULE: Mully & Haugh Show | 5:30 am to 10:00 am CST Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm CST Spiegel & Holmes Show | 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm CST Listen live at https://t.co/SUrgd6d6uu Watch live on Twitch at   / thescorechicago   Follow 104.3 the Score on social media: https://www.x.com/thescorechicago   / thescorechicago     / thescorechicago   https://www.instagram.com/thescorechi...