CHICAGO \u2013 Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard has agreed to a $75 million, five-year contract, completing a major offseason goal for the team.<\/p>\n
The rebuilding Blackhawks announced the move Saturday. There is a full no-movement clause in the final year of the deal.<\/p>\n
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