Connor Bedard ruled out of Team Canada squad for 2026 IIHF World Championship
NHL star Connor Bedard will not participate in the 2026 IIHF World Championship with Team Canada, as he prioritizes recovery from injury. The decision, confirmed by NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, aims to support Bedard's long-term development with the Chicago Blackhawks. Canada will compete in the tournament, hosted in Switzerland, without one of its top young forwards.
- ▪Connor Bedard will miss the 2026 IIHF World Championship due to ongoing injury recovery.
- ▪NHL insider Elliotte Friedman announced that Bedard was advised to skip the tournament for the benefit of next season.
- ▪The 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship will be held in Zurich and Fribourg, Switzerland, from May 15 to May 31.
- ▪Bedard recorded 30 goals and 75 points in 69 games during the 2025-26 NHL season before his injury.
- ▪This marks Bedard’s third missed major international tournament in two years.
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