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The Chicago center said his contract negotiations with the Blackhawks were unaffected by the rival bid for his peer.
Connor Bedard said Leo Carlsson's offer sheet had no bearing on his contract talks with the Blackhawks, stating his commitment to Chicago was firm from the start. Bedard, 20, is in his fourth season with the franchise after being drafted first overall in 2023.
Carlsson, 21, signed an offer sheet with a rival team after testing free agency this offseason. Bedard's contract status remains the key piece for Chicago's roster as the Blackhawks head into training camp in September.
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