The Chicago Blackhawks continue to struggle in the 2024-25 NHL season, finding themselves in the very last spot in the standings. Management clearly had higher expectations in 2023 first-round draft pick Connor Bedard’s sophomore season,
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Chicago Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall made a sincere statement about Connor Bedard, and the rest of the team after overtime loss against the Carolina Hurricanes.
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The Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard dropped an honest statement to interim coach Anders Sorensen about playing alongside Tyler Bertuzzi and Frank Nazar on the first line.
The Chicago Blackhawks rallied from a 1-0 deficit in the first period with two goals in the second, but they lost 3-2 in a shootout. Connor Bedard scored for the second straight game.
The scouting report delivered about Connor Bedard this year could well have been written about Bill Mosienko 80 years ago. That's when "Wee Willie" starred for the Chicago Black Hawks on "The Pony Line" with brothers Max Bentley and Doug Bentley.
The Chicago Blackhawks draft well, as Connor Bedard has joined the names of Bobby Hull, Jonathan Toews and Eddie Olcyzk with his latest eight-game point streak. Bedard's latest eight-game point streak has put him on a list with team legends like Hull and Toews. Bedard has scored 11 points (4G, 7A) in his last eight games.
Nazar is only a rookie, but Bedard is in his second season. Both should be on this Blackhawks team for a long time and to gain chemistry in a season like this where the stakes are much lower and they're both young is ideal. This means they'll be good to go together with a fresh start in 2025-26 and beyond.
Bedard is immensely frustrated by the Hawks' struggles this season. But unlike most NHL players, he also keeps an eye on the organization's prospects, and he likes what he sees.
The Tampa Bay Lightning will look to break their three-game road skid in a matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks.
The Chicago Blackhawks are continuing their difficult rebuilding process, and find themselves in last place in the standings.