Connor Bedard undergoes shoulder surgery, faces four-month recovery

Injury sidelines star center until mid-November.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 81 min read

Breaking: Connor Bedard underwent successful shoulder surgery this morning and is expected to make a full recovery withi Via @espn on X

What happened: Connor Bedard underwent successful shoulder surgery Wednesday morning. The team announced he will need approximately four months to make a full recovery.

Why it matters: The timeline pushes his return to mid-November, sidelining him for the start of the 2026-27 season. This represents another physical setback for Bedard early in his career.

By the numbers: He previously suffered a fractured jaw as a rookie and missed a month of the 2025-26 season due to a right shoulder injury.

What to watch: The roster will require adjustments at the center position ahead of training camp.

Sources

@espn 2026-07-08T19:34:14.591196+00:00

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