Daily Nuggets: Connor Bedard Signs His First NHL Contract and John Stevens has his day with the Stanley Cup

Connor Bedard officially became a Chicago Blackhawk on Monday and will earn a total of $13.35 million over the next three seasons. Not a bad way to spend your 18th birthday. Matias Maccelli signed a three-year extension worth $10.275 million with the Arizona Coyotes on Monday. Maccelli had a breakout season with the Coyotes last year logging 11 goals and 38 assists in 64 games.

Vegas Golden Knights assistant coach John Stevens brought the Stanley Cup to his home of Sea Isle, NJ on Monday. Stevens brought the Stanley Cup to people that serve the community as a way to say thank you for all the hard work they do.

Here’s the news we are keeping an eye on throughout the Hockey Now Network

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Drew O’Connor is waiting for his arbitration hearing however once a deal is struck for O’Connor, it could set the wheels in motion for a larger move.

Boston Hockey Now:  The Bruins have secured three of their unrestricted free agents.

Colorado Hockey Now: The Avalanche figure to compete for a Stanley Cup next season, what holes remain in their lineup?

Florida Hockey Now: Spencer Knight is back on the ice after being away from the team for quite some time.

San Jose Hockey Now: Martin Kaut claims that one of the coaches picked out a player on the opposing team for him to fight each game. More of the interview can be found here.

New York Islanders Hockey Now: Oliver Wahlstrom agreed to his qualifying offer with the Islanders.

Philadelphia Hockey Now: Joel Farabee has a lot to prove next season.

Washington Hockey Now: The Capitals are up against the salary cap and looking for players to step up.

Detroit Hockey Now: Zadina thanks the Red Wings and sees a better chance with the Sharks.

Calgary Hockey Now: The Flames can ice a younger lineup if more veterans decide to stay in Calgary.

Montreal Hockey Now: Projected lineup for the Canadiens.

Los Angeles Hockey Now: Standouts at the Kings Development camp.

Chicago Hockey Now: Bedard officially becoming a Blackhawk is another large step in the team’s rebuild.

Nashville Hockey Now:  New Faces on the Predators.

Buffalo Hockey Now: The Sabres have a new ECHL affiliate in Jacksonville.

New Jersey Hockey Now: This unsigned prospect had a great development camp.