Connor Bedard to the Vancouver Canucks in 2031?

In today's Locked On Canucks episode, we're looking five years into the future and asking one of the biggest "what ifs" in hockey: Could Connor Bedard eventually come home to Vancouver? With the Chicago Blackhawks signing Bedard to a five-year, $75 million extension that runs through the 2030-31 season, the North Vancouver native is now scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2031 at just 25 years old. Is that significant? We think it might be. We'll discuss why a five-year extension—instead of a maximum-term deal—has sparked excitement among Canucks fans, and whether Vancouver could realistically position itself to make a run at one of the NHL's biggest superstars when he reaches the prime of his career. Of course, this is all speculation, and there's no indication Bedard plans to leave Chicago. But with the salary cap rising, Vancouver building a young core, and Bedard's hometown ties, it's an offseason conversation that's impossible to ignore. 👇 IN THIS VIDEO: ✔ Why Connor Bedard's new contract has Canucks fans dreaming ✔ What unrestricted free agency in 2031 could mean ✔ Could Vancouver realistically afford Bedard? ✔ How the Canucks' young core could influence future free agents ✔ Is this the beginning of a long-term plan—or just wishful thinking? Kyle's dropping a children's book: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLECDZHQF0HD0/checkout/XVCNKBGDMN6NOKN7H6OSISRI Trevor wants to help you plan and grow your wealth: https://www.vallorawealth.com/ Join Kyle's Discord: https://discord.gg/am9vJJPqej≈ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Quo Make this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go tohttp://Quo.com/lockedonnhl. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.