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Bedard’s Big Payday Changes NHL Landscape | New Jersey Devils News
Connor Bedard just got locked up with a massive five-year, $15M-per-year deal, making him the third-highest-paid player in the NHL — behind only Leo Carlsson and Kirill Kaprizov. This bold move by the Blackhawks signals confidence in his future, echoing the smart gamble the Devils made with Jack Hughes years ago. While Hughes’ deal was a surprise then, it’s now hailed as a masterpiece — and Bedard’s contract, though structurally similar, is on a much grander scale, reflecting both his talent and the NHL’s shifting salary landscape. The question now? Can he deliver on that massive investment?…
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