Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks will continue to wait before committing to a long-term extension with the former first overall pick. Still, that’s fine with both parties going into the NHL season. Meanwhile, a report hints that the Chicago brass is considering a new contract for another player in the meantime.

The Blackhawks are confident they’ve found their goaltender of the future after trading for Spencer Knight. Now, Bedard and the Hawks must ink the young netminder to an extension.

Knight is entering the final season of his three-year, $13.5 million contract. Thus, Chicago must work out a deal with the 24-year-old before he becomes a restricted free agent (RFA) next summer.

“I do believe Chicago is considering some other business, and one of the things I do wonder about is

See Full Page