But for current players such as Connor Bedard, Frank Nazar and Alex Vlasic, their games won’t advance at puck drop of the 2025-26 season opener. The work has to start in the summer.

The Chicago Blackhawks drafted Connor Bedard first overall in 2023 with the hopes of him becoming the generational star that he was touted to be while playing major junior with the Regina Pats.

Connor Bedard ended his second NHL season helping the Chicago Blackhawks close out a 25-46-11 campaign and taking another step in their rebuild. He posted 67 points in 82 games, slightly ahead ...

BOSTON — Connor Bedard always has been a fast learner, but he just wants to be faster. Period. And that’s going to be the Chicago Blackhawks forward’s focus this offseason: speed.

Kerins had an AHL-leading 21 goals when he was recalled from the minors on Friday. Connor Bedard recorded his 100th career point on a second-period goal, but the Hawks lost for the ninth time in ...

No matter how many Chicago Blackhawks’ prospects have made their NHL debuts this season, Connor Bedard has remained the central focus for the organization. The franchise’s rebuild has taken a ...

The Chicago Blackhawks held their locker cleanout day on April 17, and Connor Bedard gave fans reason to be optimistic for two very different reasons. First, he reaffirmed his commitment to Chicago, ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Chicago Blackhawks selected Connor Bedard with the first pick in the NHL draft on Wednesday night, kick-starting a hopeful new era with a highly skilled offensive forward ...