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Tyler Bertuzzi’s time with the Toronto Maple Leafs has reached its conclusion, with reports surfacing Monday morning that he has agreed to a multi-year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks. The deal is said to carry an annual average value of $5.5 million, according to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period. Bertuzzi’s time with the Maple […]

Chicago Blackhawks star forward Connor Bedard snagged a well-deserved Calder Trophy at the NHL Awards on Friday night — but he wasn’t the big winner of the evening. That title belongs to Nathan MacKinnon, who finally captured his first Hart Trophy as league MVP after a terrific 2023-24 campaign. The Colorado Avalanche superstar also took […]

The Chicago Blackhawks were one of the NHL’s worst clubs in 2023-24, finishing second to last and looking out of playoff contention before the calendar flipped to January. But the future is undoubtedly bright in the Windy City, mainly due to 2023 No. 1-overall pick Connor Bedard. The North Vancouver native was electric in his […]

Despite being one of the worst teams in the National Hockey League in 2023-24, the future in undoubtedly bright for the Chicago Blackhawks. That’s largely due to 2023 No. 1 overall pick Connor Bedard, who was electric in his rookie campaign as a 17-year-old. The North Vancouver native put up 61 points in his first […]

NHL free agency kicks off next month and unsurprisingly, plenty of rumors are already swirling around. One of them revolves around Carolina Hurricanes winger Jake Guentzel, who is expected to enter the market come July. A player of Guentzel’s caliber will surely have multiple suitors, but an insider may already have a clue where he’ll […]

Despite an electric rookie season from No. 1 overall pick Connor Bedard, it was another miserable campaign for the Chicago Blackhawks. The team finished dead last in the Central Division with a ghastly 23-53-6 record, and never looked like anything but a bottom feeder. Bedard made things exciting, scoring 22 goals and 61 points in […]

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard still has a bad taste in his mouth following the NHL season. Bedard is not satisfied with how he and his team played during the 2023-24 campaign. Chicago missed the playoffs and had one of the worst seasons in recent memory, finishing with a 23-53-6 record. “We obviously wish for […]

For the second straight game, it was the Connor Bedard show for Team Canada at the 2024 IIHF World Championships. The Chicago Blackhawks phenom followed up his two-goal performance against Great Britain by potting another two — and adding an assist — in Sunday’s 5-1 win over Denmark. Bedard didn’t take long making his presence […]

Connor Bedard didn’t take much of a vacation after an electric rookie season with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2023-24 — the young phenom is already making an impact for Team Canada at the 2024 IIHF World Championships. Bedard scored twice on Saturday, looking like an offensive threat from start to finish as Canada opened its […]

Despite another awful year for the Chicago Blackhawks, it was a fantastic rookie campaign for phenom Connor Bedard. One of the most hyped prospects in the history of the sport lived up to the sky high expectations, potting 22 goals and 61 points in his first 68 National Hockey League games. And the young Canadian […]

The 2023-24 NHL season will be wrapping up next week. As a result, many of the league’s award races are kicking into full gear. Players say they don’t care much, but they will definitely have these races in the back of their minds during this home stretch. Star rookies Connor Bedard and Brock Faber will […]

The Chicago Blackhawks were the first NHL team to be officially eliminated from playoff contention back in March. While it’s been a terrible year for the team though, it also comes as no surprise. Gone are the days of the Blackhawks contending from year-to-year, with the roster now in a continued overhaul. Chicago’s fully committed […]

Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard was one of the most hyped prospects to come into the league since Connor McDavid before this season and with his rookie campaign now coming to a close, the youngster is reflecting on how things unfolded. The NHL is always an adjustment for young players but Bedard managed to show […]

Connor Bedard has played a lot of hockey over the last few years as he transitioned from a highly-touted prospect to a budding star in the NHL. The Chicago Blackhawks’ star rookie might have more ice time on his plate after the NHL’s regular season concludes after Team Canada contacted Bedard to gauge his interest […]

Connor Bedard may not be part of the Regina Pats anymore, but it looks like he still tunes in to the junior team that he used to play for. It’s evidenced by how he reacted when asked about the recent brawl that took place between the Pats and the Moose Jaw Warriors this past Saturday. […]

Connor Bedard is who we thought he’d be. The 18-year-old phenom who was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks with the first overall pick in the NHL Draft last June has done nothing but put points on the board since returning from a jaw injury in mid-February. Bedard continued his hot streak on Tuesday with a […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are coming off a 7-2 thrashing of the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday evening and rookie Connor Bedard was the star of the show, scoring and providing four assists. In the process, the 2023 first-overall pick made history, becoming only the second 18-year-old ever to record eight points in a two-game span. During […]

Connor Bedard is the real deal. The Chicago Blackhawks super rookie is more than just a star on the ice. He is also turning heads off of it, and he’s getting a ton of attention again of late with the looming release of 2023-24 Upper Deck Series 2 collection on Wednesday, which includes the ultra-rare […]

For the first time ever, two former No. 1 overall picks at very different stages in their careers will faceoff when Patrick Kane and the Detroit Red Wings head to the United Center to take on Connor Bedard’s Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday. Kane was the face of the Hawks for over a decade, debuting in […]

Despite Connor Bedard’s Chicago Blackhawks losing their 21st straight road game after being doubled up 6-3 by the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night, the rookie phenom again stuffed the stat sheet. The 18-year-old scored a goal and added two assists, increasing his point total to six in the three games he’s played since returning from […]

Connor Bedard’s Chicago Blackhawks may not have triumphed in his highly-anticipated return to the lineup on Thursday night, but the 18-year-old made an immediate impact. Bedard played 21:17 of time on ice in his first game back, not being eased in at all while assisting on his team’s lone goal and adding four shots in […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are not the dominant force they once were on the NHL stage. With a little over two months remaining in the regular season, the Penguins are on the outside of the playoff picture. They’ll need a 36-year-old Sidney Crosby to turn back the clock a bit if they want any shot at […]

It looks like Chicago Blackhawks rookie phenom Connor Bedard is returning ahead of schedule. The 18-year-old will return to the lineup against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night, according to Emily Kaplan of ESPN. “Connor Bedard returns to the Blackhawks lineup tonight, source says. Bedard, who broke his jaw on Jan 5, […]

The Chicago Blackhawks got positive news regarding rookie forward Connor Bedard, who was on the ice wearing a non-contact jersey at practice on Monday, as head coach Luke Richardson said that he is hopeful that Bedard will return to practicing with the team next week and that he will be ready for game action not […]

Connor Bedard was present at Wrigley Field on Wednesday when the legendary Chicago Cubs ballpark was selected as the stadium for the 2025 NHL Winter Classic. In just his second year in the league, the rookie phenom will play the first outdoor game of his young career when the Chicago Blackhawks welcome the St. Louis […]

Although Connor Bedard is disappointingly unable to participate in the NHL All-Star Game on Saturday, the Chicago Blackhawks rookie phenom was still able to get some face time in front of the Toronto crowd at the skills competition. The 18-year-old was a special guest passer at the ‘NHL One Timers’ event at Scotiabank Arena on […]

In late December, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama met up with Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard in a superstar meeting. Both rookies were the No. 1 overall draft picks in their respective leagues, the NBA and NHL. An interesting quote from their interaction has come to light. The Spurs rookie shared his aspirations for […]

Two electric rookie phenoms who have taken their respective leagues by storm met when Chicago Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard and San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama got together at Fifth Third Arena in Chicago last month. The pair of superstars met at the Hawks’ practice facility “for a talk, a friendly off-ice contest and a tour of […]

The Spurs battled the Washington Wizards in a home game on Monday evening with an eye on defeating one of the team’s most ill-fated opponents of the 2024 season. With February’s trade deadline fast approaching, the Spurs’ biggest need was described recently. Spurs forward Keldon Johnson revealed his true thoughts on chasing down a wild […]

Connor Bedard returned to the ice last week after suffering a fractured jaw back on Jan. 5, but the young superstar is still a ways away from returning to game action. The 18-year-old will miss at least another six weeks of NHL hockey, Chicago Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson confirmed on Monday. “Even though he’s […]

Connor Bedard hasn’t played a hockey game since fracturing his jaw on Jan. 5, but just under two weeks later, the Chicago Blackhawks rookie phenom was spotted back on the ice. The 18-year-old skated on Monday for the first time since suffering the ailment on a check from New Jersey Devils defenseman Brendan Smith in […]

Nick Foligno and the Chicago Blackhawks are reportedly in agreement on a two-year extension, per Chris Johnston of The Athletic. “Nick Foligno signs a two-year extension with the #blackhawks,” Johnston wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “Carrying a $4.5M AAV.” Foligno, 36, is currently dealing with an injury. Connor Bedard, the top pick in the 2023 […]

Chicago Blackhawks rookie sensation Connor Bedard got a firm timetable for his return after having surgery on his fractured jaw on Monday. The Blackhawks expect Bedard to miss approximately six to eight weeks, per Frank Seravalli. Bedard took a big hit against the New Jersey Devils last Friday and exited the game in the first […]

Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard has had a stellar debut. Bedard is the youngest player to be named to the 2024 NHL All-Star Game roster. However, the star suffered a fractured jaw in Chicago’s Jan. 5th game against the New Jersey Devils. Bedard’s latest injury update is cloudy but hopeful. Connor Bedard will miss time […]

The Chicago Blackhawks have struggled with injuries as of late. This trend continued on Friday night against the New Jersey Devils. Forwards Connor Bedard and Nick Foligno left the game and did not return. That said, one Blackhawks player came away impressed with Foligno on Friday night. Defenseman Jarrod Tinordi was asked about his veteran […]

Connor Bedard has had a phenomenal rookie season for the Chicago Blackhawks. The young center added to his accolades by making the NHL All-Star game roster. Furthermore, his appearance etched more history into league record books. Chicago rookie Connor Bedard makes history amid his All-Star nod Bedard became the youngest player in NHL history to […]

The emotions were high at the United Center on Wednesday night, as 18-year-old rookie phenom Connor Bedard scored his first overtime game winner in the National Hockey League. It was jubilation for Hawks fans after the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft sniped the OT winner, earning Chicago a 2-1 win coming […]

Connor Bedard played maybe his best game as a pro in the Chicago Blackhawks’ 2-1 overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday. He scored the two goals for the Blackhawks, with the overtime winner beating Connor Hellebuyck from the high slot. Bedard reacted to the overtime winner after the game. “It’s always nice to […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are engaged in a Western Conference battle against the St. Louis Blues. The Blackhawks had the lead during the first period of play, but something else got fans on their feet. Rookie center Connor Bedard scored a sick behind-the-net goal that left fans in awe. Connor Bedard puts on a show in […]