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

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?

The next generation of NHL stars is still being developed but one of those stars is reaching one of the most crucial stages of his young career to date. Chicago Blackhawks centerman Connor Bedard is ...

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

Connor Bedard faced his share of challenges in a turbulent season for the Chicago Blackhawks. The Hawks finished near the bottom of the league again. Bedard went through a coaching change, a 12 ...

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.

Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard celebrates after shooting the game-winning goal to beat the Utah Hockey Club 4-3 in overtime at the United Center on March 7, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) ...

Connor Bedard entered the NHL with generational hype and delivered an impressive rookie season. But now, he faces new challenges. Let’s uncover the harsh truth about his journey.

Connor Bedard has already shouldered franchise-level expectations as the young face of the Chicago Blackhawks. With his rookie contract set to expire in 12 months and the soon-to-be third-year ...

Put Connor Bedard for a four-year deal worth $36 million before next season begins. That would give him an annual salary of $9 million and under contract until the summer of 2030.