Impressed, and freaked out, by Connor Bedard’s cool acceptance of a mountain of pressure The Blackhawks rookie seems unfazed by the attention. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 11, 2023
Connor Bedard’s thoughtful, melancholy reaction to his first NHL game isn’t what you’d expect Welcome to how life works, Connor Bedard. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 11, 2023
Mic’d Up NHL Ref Had Special Message for Connor Bedard Before His First Game What a cool moment with the Blackhawks’ rookie. Sports Illustrated · Oct 11, 2023
Fed Up Steelers Fans Call for Coordinator to Be Fired in Chant at Penguins Game Even a win on Sunday didn’t protect the Steelers offensive coordinator. Sports Illustrated · Oct 11, 2023
SI:AM | The NHL’s Newest Superstar Connor Bedard arrived with a bang. Sports Illustrated · Oct 11, 2023
Connor Bedard picks up an assist in his NHL debut as the Blackhawks rally past Crosby, Penguins 4-2 Connor Bedard did not disappoint in his NHL debut The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023
Connor Bedard’s debut sparks Pittsburgh pilgrimage for some Blackhawks fans The fact Bedard’s NHL debut Tuesday didn’t take place in Chicago didn’t prevent some Hawks fans from traveling to Pittsburgh to see it for themselves. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 10, 2023
Afternoon Edition: The Blackhawks’ Bedard era starts tonight Plus: Activist climbs West Loop skyscraper, Affy Tapple turns 75 and more. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 10, 2023
NHL preview: can Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard take hockey by storm? Another NHL season has arrived with no shortage of stories, trends and teams to watch. Will Connor Bedard live up to the hype? And can the Oilers dethrone the Knights? The Guardian - US · Oct 10, 2023
Connor Bedard bracing for ‘Oh my god’ moment before his long-awaited NHL debut The 18-year-old star will finally play in a Blackhawks regular-season game for the first time Tuesday against the Penguins and his boyhood hero, Sidney Crosby. “It’s hard to think about and realize it’s true, but it’s really exciting,” he said. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 9, 2023
How Wyatt Kaiser has decisively earned a Blackhawks roster spot Kaiser’s skating ability, increased physical strength, awareness and versatility left no doubt during the preseason that he’s ready to be a full-time NHL defenseman. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 8, 2023
Isaak Phillips one of several bubble decisions Blackhawks must make after preseason finale Phillips might not make the Hawks’ initial roster, but the prospect defenseman’s solid camp performance means he’ll get opportunities when others get injured as the season progresses. On the forward side, meanwhile, coach Luke Richardson has some tough calls to make. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2023
Blackhawks’ penalty-kill tactics emphasize aggressiveness within diamond formation The Hawks’ switch last season from a piston to diamond PK structure was effective. This season, they’ll keep the diamond but be more aggressive at certain moments to create turnovers and clears. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2023
Why these 5 NHL teams (Canadiens) won’t win the 2024 Stanley Cup Final These five NHL teams definitely won't be competing for the Stanley Cup in 2024. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 7, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2023 2023-24 NHL predictions: West’s weakness opens playoff door for middling teams The conference imbalance this season likely won’t matter to the Blackhawks, who remain early in their rebuilding timeline. But for aspiring East contenders like the Red Wings, Sabres and Senators, it’s a huge handicap.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2023 Think you know how the Blackhawks will do this season? Put some money on it Bet on it: John ‘The Barber’ Taddio likes what he has seen of rookie Bedard, who gives Hawks ‘a lot of energy’
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 6, 2023 Blackhawks notes: Jarred Tinordi incorporates more balance-related training The rugged veteran defenseman did a lot of exercises on BOSU balls and foam rollers this summer, intentionally destabilizing himself to improve his balance. He made his 2023 preseason debut Thursday in the Hawks’ 3-2 shootout loss to the Wild.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 5, 2023 Blackhawks’ Petr Mrazek enjoying finally being the older goalie in a duo In each of his first nine seasons around the NHL, Mrazek’s goalie partner has always been older. Now, at age 31 — alongside 24-year-old Arvid Soderblom — he gets to fill the role of sage veteran for the first time.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 4, 2023 Blackhawks’ Jason Dickinson readjusting to grinder role after last year’s top-six cameo Out of necessity, the Hawks used Dickinson in a more offensive role the second half of last season. Now back on a new-look fourth line with Nick Foligno and Corey Perry, though, he feels more at home.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 4, 2023 Taylor Hall motivated to defy the aging curve as he nears 32nd birthday Whether he’s playing or watching hockey, football or baseball, the Blackhawks’ new forward closely watches examples of players succeeding into their late 30s that he hopes to emulate.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 4, 2023 Connor Bedard learning not to do too much as Blackhawks’ preseason rolls on With patience, Bedard’s chances and points will come, as was the case Tuesday. He tallied three points in a 4-2 Hawks win. But in the meantime, Luke Richardson is teaching him that “everything doesn’t have to be a highlight.”
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 2, 2023 Corey Perry’s net-front domination opens new options for Blackhawks’ power play Even at age 38, Perry remains effective in the dirty areas, thanks to his ability to get his stick on every puck. Given his rebounding skill, the Hawks are emphasizing shooting early and often on power plays this season.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 2, 2023 Rookie Connor Bedard experiences road-game routine in Blackhawks’ preseason loss in Detroit Bedard made his second preseason appearance Sunday in an ugly 6-1 defeat. Meanwhile, prospect forward Samuel Savoie had surgery on his right femur.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2023 Blackhawks notes: Andreas Athanasiou thankful for stability with two-year contract Athanasiou, who didn’t travel — along with most of the Hawks’ top players — for the Hawks-Wild preseason game Saturday, had played each of the last three seasons on one-year deals.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 30, 2023 Blackhawks’ Taylor Raddysh faces difficult task of repeating 20-goal breakout Historically, most non-first-round picks who have broken out for 20 goals in their second NHL seasons — as Raddysh did last year — have not maintained that production in their third seasons. This year, Raddysh will try to break that trend.