Connor Bedard entered the NHL with generational hype and delivered an impressive rookie season. But now, he faces new ...

It's fair to say that Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard has not lived up to expectations thus far into his NHL career. Could the 2025-26 season be the one where that changes?

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

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Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard just completed his second NHL season, and it is hard not to be optimistic about his ...

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) ...

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 ...

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.

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.