Connor Bedard shows maturity, poise when interrogated about false Corey Perry rumors “It’s of course [had] an effect on myself and my family, but...it’s out of our control,” Bedard said ...

Bedard grew up in North Vancouver, British Columbia where he rooted for the Canucks, idolized Crosby, and spent nearly every moment of the day playing hockey – at the rink or in his family’s ...

Connor Bedard’s rookie season: Tracking the goals of the Chicago Blackhawks’ No. 1 pick Bedard lauded how coach Luke Richardson handled his transition to the NHL. “He was great,” he said.

The family and Paddock agreed that it was best to wait until after the game to tell Connor about his grandfather’s death. But first, Tom had to navigate their pregame routine.

James Bedard, Connor’s great-great uncle, was a defenseman for the team for two seasons in Chicago in the 1949-1950 and 1950-1951 seasons. In those 22 games, he scored just one goal, and it came ...

CHICAGO -- After Connor Bedard participated in his first official practice as a Chicago Blackhawks player Thursday as NHL training camps opened, the 2023 No.1 draft pick said he's learning about ...

Bedard's family influence helps make him likely No. 1 pick in 2023 Draft Leadership, maturity, impressive shot also reasons 17-year-old center is 'once in a lifetime' prospect By Mike G. Morreale ...

Bruce Bennett/Getty Images 1 of 31 Connor Bedard is selected by the Blackhawks with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft on June 28, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.

And then, with a laugh: "And the booing. All the booing of Connor." Bedard stepped onto Bell Centre ice at 6:36 p.m., scooped a puck onto his stick and rang a shot crisply off the left goal post.

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

Connor Bedard was hyped as a once-in-a-generation talent but is the reality living up to the reputation? In this deep dive, ...

Connor Bedard, the hockey prodigy from Western Canada, was preparing for this moment. His draft year. After years of anticipation, Bedard is poised to be the No. 1 pick in next summer’s draft.