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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 […]

The San Antonio Spurs have had a challenging start to the 2023-24 NBA season. The Spurs have a record of 4-22 and are in last place in the Western Conference. Nevertheless, Victor Wembanyama has shown flashes of greatness in his rookie season. Moreover, he met up with the number one overall draft pick of another […]

The Chicago Blackhawks picked up a gritty 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night, and once again, it was due in large part to rookie sensation Connor Bedard. Bedard racked up a pair of assists and six shots on goal throughout the night, and generally appeared to be the most dangerous player on […]

Connor Bedard and his Chicago Blackhawks were shut out the first time they played Nathan MacKinnon’s Colorado Avalanche this season, and the 18-year-old star will be looking for a better result at home on Tuesday night. The Hawks will play three games before the Christmas break, and the first one will be a rematch with […]

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid made sure to give Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard his “Welcome to the NHL” moment during their first matchup against each other at Rogers Center on Tuesday. As posted by Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago, McDavid played the defense as he prevented Bedard from scoring the puck on his […]

For the first time ever in the National Hockey League, and certainly not the last, Connor Bedard and Connor McDavid will face each other when the Chicago Blackhawks travel to Alberta to play the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place on Tuesday night. It’s a highly-anticipated matchup featuring the best player in the game of hockey, […]

Although Connor Bedard and Travis Kelce play in two very different cities, it’s clear there is a ton of respect between the greatest rookie in the National Hockey League and one of the best tight ends to ever play football. Kelce recently shouted out Bedard on the newest episode of his New Heights podcast, although […]

The Chicago Blackhawks have lost their last few games and figure to not be playoff contenders this season, but rookie Connor Bedard continues to impress, especially during the 3-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday, when he scored the only goal for Chicago and earned a lot of praise from head coach Luke Richardson. […]

Connor Bedard continues to pile up the notable achievements during his rookie season with the Chicago Blackhawks. He scored the opening goal of the game in Chicago’s 3-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets Saturday, and that gave the 18-year-old phenom an 8-game road scoring streak. Connor Bedard extended his road point streak to 8️⃣ games […]

It seems Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard has greatness written all over him this early in his NHL career. Bedard extended his point streak to seven away games against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday. In doing so, Bedard tied a franchise record for Blackhawks rookies Darryl Sutter set in 1980, per NHL Public Relations. […]

Chicago Blackhawks winger Taylor Hall will undergo surgery on his right knee and is expected to miss the remainder of the season, the team announced on Twitter. Taylor Hall was added to the Blackhawks this season to play alongside rookie Connor Bedard and help his transition to the league. Hall’s season comes to an end […]

Chicago Blackhawks rookie center Connor Bedard continues to prove why he was the No. 1 overall selection of the 2023 NHL Draft. Connor Bedard scored an insane goal against the Florida Panthers on Sunday. Not only that, but the goal came off a brilliant defensive stop in the waning moments of the first period. Filthy. […]

It may have taken over a month, but Connor Bedard officially announced himself on Thursday night, becoming the third youngest player to record a four-point game in an impressive 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena. Bedard was buzzing from start to finish, scoring two goals and adding as many assists to […]

The Chicago Blackhawks seek momentum to climb the Central Division standings and establish a winning record. The Blackhawks’ game against the Tampa Bay Lightning was a great catalyst, as the team won 5-3 off the impressive play of Connor Bedard. The rookie center made his mark after becoming the youngest player in Blackhawks history to […]

Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks gave Windy City sports fans something to celebrate Saturday night, as the team came away with a 5-2 victory over the Florida Panthers at United Center. Bedard also added to his strong rookie campaign so far with a goal in the second period that gave Chicago a 4-0 lead. […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are having a rough start to the 2023-24 NHL season. The Blackhawks are 3-6 and sit at the bottom of the Central Division. As Chicago prepares for a cross-conference matchup against the Florida Panthers, Connor Bedard might have a fine target back on the ice. Taylor Hall could return to the lineup […]

Chicago Blackhawks rookie center Connor Bedard has been living up to the massive hype. Bedard rewrote the NHL record books against the Arizona Coyotes on Monday. The rookie sensation became the youngest player in league history to score a goal in the first 30 seconds of a game, per ESPN Stats & Info. Connor Bedard […]

The Chicago Blackhawks started the season in promising fashion, defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 on opening night — but it’s been all downhill for Connor Bedard’s team since. The Hawks have lost three in a row and five of their last six to drop to 2-5, good enough for eighth in the Central Division and […]

Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard tallied his first home goal of his NHL career on the power play against the Vegas Golden Knights, and at 18 years and 96 days old, he became the youngest player in NHL history to score a power play goal, according to Sportsnet Stats. Connor Bedard (18 years, 96 days) […]

Connor Bedard will play his first regular-season NHL game at home — finally — as the Chicago Blackhawks welcome the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights to the United Center on Saturday night. And tickets are not cheap. “According to Vivid Seats, a ticket exchange and resale company, the average ticket sold for Bedard’s […]

Connor Bedard has five NHL games under his belt and the 18-year-old rookie is already dazzling for the Chicago Blackhawks. Though his counting numbers may not show it, Bedard has consistently been one of the best players on the ice for Chicago throughout the opening act of this season. Bedard notched his first career point […]

All of the attention is on No. 1 pick Connor Bedard for the Chicago Blackhawks, and his teammate Taylor Hall, a former No. 1 pick himself had a glowing review of Bedard so far in his young NHL career. “He’s the real deal,” Taylor Hall said, via Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff. “I hate to […]

Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard entered his rookie season with a ton of hype around him. We all saw this coming given how hyped he was heading into the 2023 NHL Draft. However, perhaps the level of hype and coverage for the 18-year-old has reached a level we didn’t expect. Bedard seems to have an […]

Chicago Blackhawks rookie center Connor Bedard is slowly getting the feel of the NHL game. Bedard was obviously a nervous wreck when television cameras captured him forgetting his stick prior to his NHL debut. Fast forward to their game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday, Bedard has shown emotion on the ice. He slammed […]

When it comes to the Chicago Blackhawks this season, there appears to be only one story. Actually there may be many stories, but every single one of them has a connection to sensational rookie Connor Bedard. The most important of those stories may be Bedard’s ability to become a breakout star. He certainly has all […]

It took just two National Hockey League games for Connor Bedard to score his first goal, potting a wraparound tally as the Chicago Blackhawks lost 3-1 to the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on Wednesday night. Although the 18-year-old surely would have preferred the win to his long-anticipated first tuck, he admitted he is happy […]

Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard impressed in his NHL debut on Tuesday, recording a point in the team’s 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, and Toronto Maple Leafs star John Tavares compared Bedard to his childhood idol Sidney Crosby. “The way he carries himself is extremely impressive. It reminds me of Sid,” John Tavares said, […]