NHL sensation Connor Bedard is set to become one of the league's highest-paid players after signing a massive contract with his team. According to reports, the 19-year-old star forward will receive a staggering $15 million average annual value (AAV), catapulting him to the third-highest-paid player in the NHL. Bedard's impressive performance on the ice, which includes a Hart Memorial Trophy win as the league's most valuable player, has undoubtedly earned him the lucrative deal. The signing is a testament to the young player's incredible talent and marketability, and it's likely to have far-reaching implications for the future of the league's salary cap and player contracts.

Connor Bedard’s $15M AAV contract makes him NHL’s third-highest-paid player  Yahoo Sports