Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks have opened contract extension talks as the team looks to secure its young star for the long term.

Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson provided an early update on contract negotiations with Connor Bedard.

Blackhawks left wing Taylor Hall (71) and center Connor Bedard stand on the ice during a game against the Golden Knights on Oct. 21, 2023, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) ...

Hall particularly likes the fact that Bedard is a right-handed shot, a rarity in the Blackhawks lineup. It allows for more creative and aggressive passing in the offensive zone.

Taylor Hall and Connor Bedard made the most of the new mix. Along with Philipp Kurashev, they’re Richardson’s latest stab at a top line. You can’t argue with the results.

Blackhawks left wing Taylor Hall (71) and center Connor Bedard stand on the ice in the third period of the home opener against the Golden Knights on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at the United Center.

Blackhawks left wing Taylor Hall (71) and center Connor Bedard stand on the ice during a game against the Golden Knights on Oct. 21, 2023, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) ...

Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard didn’t hold back his disappointment after learning Taylor Hall had been traded on Friday. The Hawks sent Hall to the Carolina Hurricanes as part of a ...

The Chicago Blackhawks initially brought Taylor Hall in via a trade with the Boston Bruins so that he could play with and mentor Connor Bedard. A former first-overall pick himself, Hall has played ...

Along with so many solid veteran additions to the lineup, one key player coming back to action is Taylor Hall. He missed all but 10 games at the start of the 2023-24 season and the Chicago ...