Monday, July 17 is a big day for the first overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. Connor Bedard t💜urns 18 today. And what better way to celebrate than signing his entry-level contact?
The Blackhawks announced Bedard’s first professional contract on Monday morning. The deal has a $950,000 salary cap hit.
“Signing Connor is a huge step in building a new foundation for our organization,” Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson said in the tea♈m release. “We’re excited to 𓃲see him grow and play a large role in pushing our team forward for many years to come.”
So what are the bonuses? The Type “A” performance bonuses are worth $250,000 each for a maximum of $1 million per season if Bedard does any four of the following (according to PuckPedia):
Bedard can reach his Type “B” performance bonus (worth up to $2.5 million) if he: