Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks learned troubling news as a Stanley Cup-winning teammate will remain inactive after suffering yet another setback. With the 2025-26 NHL season approaching, the Hawks will have less depth at a crucial position.

Laurent Brossoit has yet to make his debut as a Blackhawk. Since signing a two-year, $6.6 million deal with Chicago, the 32-year-old netminder has been plagued by injuries. Now, with the latest update on his status heading into the NHL campaign, that wait is set to grow even longer.

“Laurent Brossoit had offseason hip surgery and is out long term,” The Athletic’s Scott Powers reported on his X account.

Brossoit had signed for the Blackhawks in the summer of 2024. The goaltender had played for the Vegas Golden Knights during their Stanley Cu

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