It's fair to say that Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard has not lived up to expectations thus far into his NHL career.

Bedard’s speed inexplicably decreased last season. He had only 70 speed bursts of 20 mph or higher, down from 102 as a rookie ...

Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard is congratulated by teammates following a goal against the Jets during the first period at the United Center on April 12, 2025. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) ...

Bedard, the No. 1 pick at the 2023 NHL Draft, became eligible to sign his next contract Tuesday. The 19-year-old center is entering the last of the three-year, $2.85 million entry-level contract ($950 ...

Bedard has scored 45 goals and handed out 83 assists in 150 NHL games — outstanding numbers for a teenager — but is well aware that he’s expected to do more.

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.

Bedard had 67 points in 82 games this season, a slightly slower pace than his 61 points in 68 games last season. His individual scoring-chance production dropped, too, from 10.1 to 7.2 per 60 minutes.

Puck is faster than the skaters.”—Blackhawks coach Anders Sorensen on Connor Bedard playing with faster linemates — Phil Thompson (@philthompsontrib.bsky.social) 2025-04-10T21:37:15.593Z ...