Connor
Bedard
C · CHI · Offensive · Very poor
- PAL
- 12
- WAR
- 0.3
- Value
- 23
- PTS
- 75
2025-26№ 281 / 615
Connor Bedard (Chicago Blackhawks) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Connor Bedard
#98CPlays: Centre · 51% of faceoffs
Chicago Blackhawks
HEIGHT : 178 cm · WEIGHT : 86 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : July 16, 2005 · North Vancouver, Canada
Drafted : 2023 · CHI · round 1, pick #1
Contract : $15,000,000 · 2026-27 → 2030-31 · Standard Contract · UFA · Signing bonus $9,800,000NMC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Chicago Blackhawks | 12 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 10 |
| 2025-26 | Chicago Blackhawks | 69 | 30 | 45 | 75 | 50 |
| 2024-25 | Chicago Blackhawks | 82 | 23 | 44 | 67 | 70 |
| 2023-24 | Chicago Blackhawks | 68 | 22 | 39 | 61 | 28 |
| NHL totals | 231 | 80 | 137 | 217 | 158 | |
Honours
- 🏆 Calder Memorial Trophyonce · 2023-24
- 🏆 E.J. McGuire Award of Excellenceonce · 2022-23
Connor Bedard: our analysis
2025-26 season: 69 GP, 30 G, 45 A, 75 PTS, -18 +/-, 20:52 TOI. WAR 0.3 (281st of 615) · PAL 12, very poor.
In 2025-26, Connor Bedard, 21, posts a PAL Rating of 12 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of 0.3 ranks 281st among 615 regulars, in the top half.
His strengths: offense (94, among the best in the league), power play (75, well above average) and shooting (72, above average). On the other hand, defense (0, among the weakest in the league) and possession (1, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: finishing (+2.1); his biggest cost: EV defense (-6.7).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 4 in 2024-25 to 12; his WAR went from -0.2 to 0.3.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 23 (very poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Connor Bedard's story
Growing up in North Vancouver, Connor Bedard progressed through elite minor programs and earned exceptional player status that allowed him to enter major junior a year ahead of schedule. Selected first overall by the Regina Pats in the 2020 WHL bantam draft, he spent the pandemic delay temporarily in Sweden with the HV71 system before returning for a shortened WHL rookie campaign that ended with the Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy.
Bedard’s rise in the WHL was rapid and statistically dominant. He became one of the youngest players to reach 50 goals in a season, and in 2022–23 produced 71 goals and 72 assists in 57 games, leading the WHL and finishing as the CHL’s top scorer with 143 points. That season brought him the Bob Clarke Trophy, the Four Broncos Memorial Trophy as league MVP and multiple CHL honours including Top Scorer and Player of the Year.
Regarded as the consensus top prospect for the 2023 NHL entry draft, Bedard was selected first overall by the Chicago Blackhawks. He signed an entry-level deal on his 18th birthday and made his NHL debut on October 10, 2023, recording an assist in his first game and scoring his first goal the next night. His rookie year culminated in leading all rookies with 22 goals and 61 points in 68 games and winning the Calder Memorial Trophy for the 2023–24 season.
Internationally, Bedard has been a frequent contributor to Canadian junior programs. He won gold with the Canada under-18 team in 2021 and was part of Canada’s World Junior squads that captured gold in both 2022 and 2023; at the 2023 tournament he earned top player honours, and he was later named IIHF Male Player of the Year.
In plain terms, Bedard’s game is built around high-end scoring instincts and playmaking in the offensive zone. He combines finishing ability with a knack for producing points consistently, traits that made him a major draw in junior arenas and that translated into immediate impact once he reached the NHL.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 20:16
- PP TOI/GP
- 3:45
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:02
- Pts/GP
- 1.17
- EV points
- 10
- Hits
- 11
- Blocks
- 7
- Takeaways
- 3
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 49.8 %
- Off. zone starts
- 51.9 %
- Faceoffs
- 44.3 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
80between 56 and 97 (80% range)
- Goals
- 30
- Assists
- 49
- Games
- 68
So far: 14 pts in 12 games. The team has played 18 of 84 games. Projected pace: 1.16 pts per game (last season: 1.09).
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
Trend
Slightly up
- Points per game: 0.90 in 23-24, 1.09 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 4 → 12
Outlook, age included
↑ Trending upAge 21: usually still improving
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 81 %
68
Depth
- SK
- Skating
- 75
- Confidence 67 %
- ST
- Strength
- 60
- Confidence 84 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 91
- Confidence 75 %
- DU
- Durability
- 78
- Confidence 67 %
- CK
- Checking
- 63
- Confidence 84 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 67
- Confidence 57 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 71
- Confidence 84 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- 59
- Confidence 82 %
- PA
- Passing
- 87
- Confidence 81 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 81
- Confidence 81 %
- DF
- Defense
- 37
- Confidence 78 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 85
- Confidence 45 %
- EX
- Experience
- 54
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating75
- Top speed (35 %)35.7 · 69
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)5.789 · 75
- Distance /60 (20 %)17 · 89
- Speed consistency (15 %)34.7 · 63
ST — Strength60
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)3.288 · 67
- Body mass (50 %)-0.883 · 66
EN — Endurance91
- Ice time per game (45 %)18.6 · 90
- Total ice time (20 %)1,386 · 85
- Shift length (15 %)54.1 · 94
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)17.7 · 89
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)3.065 · 81
DU — Durability78
- Share of games played (100 %)0.839 · 78
CK — Checking63
- Hits /60 (70 %)2.175 · 62
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)2.024 · 66
- Season volume (10 %)3.466 · 64
FG — Fighting67
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.709 · 67
DI — Discipline71
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)0.014 · 74
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.903 · 60
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.989 · 85
FO — Faceoffs59
- Faceoff % (85 %)45.3 · 59
- Faceoffs /60 (15 %)29.2 · 68
PA — Passing87
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)1.187 · 90
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.538 · 78
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.054 · 77
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)5.723 · 87
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.9 · 90
SC — Scoring81
- Goals /60 (25 %)1.082 · 84
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.929 · 83
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.214 · 81
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.134 · 69
- xG per shot (10 %)0.078 · 56
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)16.5 · 88
DF — Defense37
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.24 · 42
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.542 · 37
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)3.232 · 37
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.025 · 75
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-2.04 · 60
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)64 · 45
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)1.648 · 51
PS — Penalty shot85
- Shootouts (60 %)34.2 · 87
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience54
- Career regular-season games (65 %)76
- Career playoff games (25 %)0
- NHL seasons (10 %)47
OV — Overall68
- SC · Scoring (20 %)81
- PA · Passing (20 %)87
- DF · Defense (20 %)37
- SK · Skating (12 %)75
- FO · Faceoffs (10 %)59
- EN · Endurance (8 %)91
- DI · Discipline (5 %)71
- ST · Strength (3 %)60
- CK · Checking (2 %)63
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 68 | 75 | 81 | 37 |
| 2024-25 | 63 | 72 | 77 | 45 |
| 2023-24 | 72 | 81 | 79 | 47 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
0.3
wins above replacement
281 of 615
PAL Rating
12/ 100
Performance · Very poor
412 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
23/ 100
Very poor return
0.95 M$ · expected PAL 36
ProfileOffensiveValue comes mostly from offense
- Offense
- 73
- Defense
- 0
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- Offense
- 94
- Creation
- 55
- Shooting
- 72
- Possession
- 1
- Defense
- 0
- Discipline
- 63
- Power play
- 75
- Penalty kill
- 19
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | CHI | 0.3 | 12 | 23 | 0.95 M$ |
| 2024-25 | CHI | -0.2 | 4 | 9 | 0.95 M$ |
| 2023-24 | CHI | 0.4 | 34 | 49 | 0.95 M$ |
Hockey IQ, 2025-26
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
74/ 100
Very good
better than 74% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
84/ 100
Very good
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
42/ 100
Average
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 109 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 98
- Shot selection
- 18
- Penalties drawn
- 89
- Puck management
- 57
Defense
- Takeaways
- 74
- Discipline
- 17
- Safe zone exits
- 77
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
| Season | Team | IQ | Off. | Def. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | CHI | 74 | 84 | 42 |
| 2024-25 | CHI | 20 | 34 | 27 |
| 2023-24 | CHI | 48 | 38 | 57 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.3
wins above replacement
-1.1 to 2.1 — 90% interval
281 of 615 forwards
+1.4 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +1.7
- EV defense
- -6.7
- Power play
- -0.3
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- +2.1
- Penalties
- +1.0
- Average → replacement
- +3.6
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | CHI | 69 | 0.3 | -1.1 to 2.1 | 281/615 |
| 2024-25 | CHI | 78 | -0.2 | -1.3 to 0.9 | 487/596 |
| 2023-24 | CHI | 68 | 0.4 | -0.9 to 1.7 | 242/608 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 137.3 km/h69th percentileleague avg. 129.5 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 35.0 km/h47th percentileleague avg. 35.1 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 2058th percentileleague avg. 20
- Offensive zone time
- 43.9 %71st percentileleague avg. 41.9 %
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- Total distance, season
- 59.0 km55th percentileleague avg. 50.0 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 5.98 km90th percentileleague avg. 4.51 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 39.3 %22nd percentileleague avg. 40.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.5 %71st percentileleague avg. 19.0 %
- Defensive zone time
- 37.7 %74th percentileleague avg. 39.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3684th percentile | 477th percentile | 11.1 %40th percentile |
| High danger | 1384th percentile | 277th percentile | 15.4 %39th percentile |
| Mid range | 1592nd percentile | 289th percentile | 13.3 %53rd percentile |
| Long range | 491st percentile | 092nd percentile | 0.0 %87th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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PITConnor Bedard: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Connor Bedard have in 2026-27?
Connor Bedard has 5 goals and 14 points (9 assists) in 12 games in 2026-27.
How old is Connor Bedard?
Connor Bedard is 21 years old: he was born on July 17, 2005.
How tall is Connor Bedard, and how much does he weigh?
Connor Bedard is 5'10" (178 cm) and weighs 190 lb (86 kg).
Where is Connor Bedard from?
Canada: Connor Bedard was born in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
What team does Connor Bedard play for?
Connor Bedard plays for the Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL, at C, wearing number 98.
Is Connor Bedard injured?
No: Connor Bedard is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Connor Bedard?
Connor Bedard produced 0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 281st of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 12 out of 100: very poor for his position.
How much does Connor Bedard make?
Connor Bedard earns $950K for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 23 out of 100 (very poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Connor Bedard's contract end?
Connor Bedard's contract runs through the 2030-31 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NMC clause.
Is Connor Bedard overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 23 out of 100 (very poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Connor Bedard a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 281st of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Connor Bedard getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 4 in 2024-25 to 12 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Connor Bedard played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Connor Bedard has 11 points (4 goals, 7 assists).
What are Connor Bedard's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Connor Bedard has 231 games, 80 goals, 137 assists and 217 points. His best season: 2025-26, with 75 points in 69 games.
Where was Connor Bedard drafted?
Connor Bedard was drafted 1st overall (round 1) by Chicago Blackhawks in 2023.
Is Connor Bedard better at home or on the road?
On the road: in 2026-27, he averages 1.00 points per game at home (7 in 7 games) and 1.40 on the road (7 in 5 games).
How does Connor Bedard perform in the playoffs?
Connor Bedard has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
Which player is most similar to Connor Bedard?
Matt Duchene: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Matt Duchene's page →Is Connor Bedard a good fantasy pick?
Yes, a top-tier pick: our projection has him at 80 points in 2026-27, or 1.18 points per game.
Is Connor Bedard related to anyone famous?
Yes: James Bedard (great-great uncle, played 22 NHL games for Chicago between 1949 and 1951).
What is Connor Bedard's nationality?
Connor Bedard is Canadian. Internationally: Canada: gold medal with the national under-18 team at the 2021 World U18 Championships; gold medals with Canada's national junior team in 2022 and 2023; tournament MVP and best forward at the 2023 World Junior Championships; inaugural IIHF Male Player of the Year (2023).
What awards has Connor Bedard won?
Calder Memorial Trophy (NHL rookie of the year) — 2024 ; Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy (WHL rookie of the year) — 2021 ; Bob Clarke Trophy (WHL leading scorer) — 2023 ; Four Broncos Memorial Trophy (WHL player of the year) — 2023 ; CHL Top Scorer Award — 2023 ; CHL Player of the Year — 2023 ; CHL Top Draft Prospect — 2023 ; Named to the CHL First All-Star Team — 2023; and more.
How many championships has Connor Bedard won?
3: Gold with Canada's national under-18 team at the World U18 Championships — 2021; Gold with Canada's national junior team at the World Junior Championships — 2022; Gold with Canada's national junior team at the World Junior Championships — 2023.
Where did Connor Bedard play before turning pro?
Minor hockey with West Vancouver Academy Prep (Canadian Sport School Hockey League); loaned to HV71 junior system (Sept 2020–March 2021); Regina Pats (WHL) — 2020–2023..
How many points is Connor Bedard projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 80 points in 68 games in 2026-27 (56 to 97 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Chicago Blackhawks teammates
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