It made perfect sense for the Blackhawks to sign Teuvo Teravainen and Tyler Bertuzzi during the offseason. For reference, the Blackhawks didn’t have a single line last year that played over 50 minutes and had an expected goal rate above 54 percent. That’s the point where Bedard started to struggle and the team tried seemingly every combination — the Blackhawks …
The eye test easily tells you the impact Connor Bedard has had on the Chicago Blackhawks this season. While Michigan’s season won’t end until April 11 or 13 now, I do think Nazar could still turn pro and finish the season with the Blackhawks. 8.26: Nick Foligno leads the Blackhawks with 8.26 forecheck pressures per 60 minutes, according to Corey …
CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks placed Connor Bedard on injured reserve on Saturday with a broken jaw, sidelining the young center in the middle of an impressive rookie season. Nick Foligno also went on IR with a fractured left finger, adding another name to Chicago’s long list of injured forwards. “We’re not sure how long and Nick will be,” coach …
KAMLOOPS, British Columbia — Connor Bedard became the first player in Canadian Hockey League history to sweep the Player of the Year, Top Prospect and Top Scorer awards Saturday night at the Memorial Cup. Expected to be selected first overall in the NHL draft by the Chicago Blackhawks, the 17-year-old Regina Pats star had 71 goals and 72 assists in …