Blackhawks D Wyatt Kaiser signs extension; Connor Bedard next?

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The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with restricted free agent defenseman Wyatt Kaiser and opened dialogue about a long-term contract with Connor Bedard.

Bedard said as he enters the final season of a three-year entry-level deal that he's having 'pretty chill' conversations with the Blackhawks about his contract.

'It's just like a couple chats,' said