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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, […]

It didn’t take long for Chicago Blackhawks rookie sensation Connor Bedard to make an impact. Bedard recorded a point in his NHL debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. He became the second-youngest player in franchise history to record a point in his first NHL game, per ESPN Stats & Info. Connor Bedard (18 years […]

Chicago Blackhawks highly-touted rookie Connor Bedard had a hilarious moment prior to his NHL debut. Bedard forgot his stick before he took the ice against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. Television cameras captured the awkward moment, per Sportsnet’s official X account. Note to self: Don't forget your stick ahead of your NHL debut. pic.twitter.com/guzVprRXfY — […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are opening up their season against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, and that means 2023 No. 1 overall draft pick Connor Bedard will be making his NHL debut against his idol Sidney Crosby. Bedard opened up on what it will be like to play him, and what it was like to meet […]

The Chicago Blackhawks landed Connor Bedard in the 2023 NHL Draft, and he is one of the most hyped prospects in a long time. Connor Bedard’s performance in the preseason for the Blackhawks seems to have legitimized that hype. Bedard appeared on The Pat McAfee Show on Monday and talked about being the face of […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are just days away from playing the first regular season game of the Connor Bedard era — and the team’s general manager knows he has something special in the 2023 No. 1 overall pick. “He’s been exactly as advertised,” Kyle Davidson said on Monday, according to ESPN’s Emily Kaplan. “He’s everything we […]

As if there wasn’t already enough pressure on Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard, the Chicago faithful are certainly hoping to see some fireworks from the No. 1 overall pick. The Blackhawks say their season ticket sales have nearly doubled, both full-season and partial packages, following Bedard’s arrival. Chicago expects a 10% increase in overall ticket […]

The Connor Bedard Show has officially begun in the National Hockey League. The most hyped prospect since Connor McDavid was exceptional in his preseason debut for the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night, registering two assists as the Hawks beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 in overtime. The 18-year-old finished the night by making a great […]

Connor Bedard will play his first preseason game with the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night, ushering in a new era in the Windy City. Gone are the perennial superstars and three-time Stanley Cup champions Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews. No longer are the Hawks a constant threat to come out of the Western Conference come […]

Chicago Blackhawks rookie center Connor Bedard is the new face of the franchise. Just like many NHL players, Bedard looks forward to the occasional cheat food and give himself a treat. Surprisingly, Connor Bedard’s preferred cheat food isn’t as sinful as many of his NHL contemporaries, per The Athletic. “My favorite is probably sushi. I’m […]

The Chicago Blackhawks were blessed early in the offseason. When they went into the NHL’s Draft Lottery in May, they had no better than the third-best opportunity to come away with the No. 1 pick in the upcoming draft. Connor Bedard. A work of art. 🤌@BioSteelSports NHL CAMP pic.twitter.com/UiSxMvn0mW — NHL (@NHL) August 30, 2023 […]

It’s a case of Connor reaching out to another Connor. Edmonton Oilers star center Connor McDavid has been reaching out to Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard. The former, a nine-year NHL veteran, has been sharing advice with the first overall selection of the 2023 NHL Draft. Hockey fans and experts have compared the 18-year-old Bedard […]

The Chicago Blackhawks will begin a new era in the coming weeks when the team starts its training camp and eventually competes in the 2023-24 season. After several disappointing seasons, they have a chance to be one of the more exciting teams in the league as No. 1 draft pick Connor Bedard will make his […]

The Chicago Blackhawks were the big winners of the NHL’s offseason. After a brutal season in which they struggled to score and were even worse at preventing goals, the Blackhawks won the lottery. The Draft Lottery that is. The Blackhawks did not have the worst record in the league — they were third-worst — but […]

Connor Bedard has secured his first bag as an NHL player. The first overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft has reportedly agreed to a contract on Monday with the Blackhawks, per Scott Powers of The Athletic. “The Blackhawks and Bedard celebrated by agreeing to terms on a three-year entry-level deal Monday and will make […]