Connor Bedard Placed on Injured Non-Roster List Following Shoulder Surgery

Connor Bedard will begin the 2026-27 regular season on the injured non-roster list as he continues recovering from July shoulder surgery. The 21-year-old superstar is expected to rejoin the Chicago Blackhawks in November, barring any setbacks. Bedard posted 30 goals and 75 points across 69 regular-season games in 2025-26. Fantasy managers should move him to an IR slot while he works his way back to full health.