Connor Bedard's contract extension with the Chicago Blackhawks remains in a "fluid delay," according to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. Discussions between Bedard's camp and Chicago started conceptually over the summer but were paused until an undetermined time. My understanding is neither side has pinpointed exactly how far down the road they've kicked the ball. It's a fluid delay. Perhaps they pick it back up in the new year. Perhaps it waits until after the season. Either way, nothing is imminent on that front.