Chicago Blackhawks, Connor Bedard

Connor Bedard Battles Through 2nd Year Slump With Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are having another year of struggles and disappointments. They are sitting in last place in the Central Division with a record of 16-31-6. On top of their struggles as a team, they have a 19-year-old centre going through a slump.
Blackhawks star Connor Bedard shouldn't be exempt from criticism, but the criticism needs context
Bedard made some ill-advised passes Wednesday against the Oilers, and TNT analyst Paul Bissonnette called them out. There were grounds for that, but it's important to remember that Bedard is still only 19 — and his play is scrutinized more closely than arguably anyone else in the NHL.
Blackhawks' Connor Bedard facing unfair national criticism
For all of Bedard's talent and production, he has found himself the target for some scathing criticism over the past week.
Blackhawks' Connor Bedard Shrugs Off Former NHL Players' Criticism
Chicago Blackhawks star forward Connor Bedard addressed recent criticism from Mark Messier and Paul Bissonnette, making it clear that outside opinions don’t concern him. The Blackhawks are navigating another lost season,
Is Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard getting a fair shake from refs? Nick Foligno doesn’t think so
"We have star players, too, that don't seem to be protected as well as some of the other teams' stars," Blackhawks captain Foligno said.
Connor Bedard Claps Back at Analysts’ Criticism of His 'Soft' Play
No one expected the Chicago Blackhawks to contend for the Stanley Cup this season. And from my perspective, there’s been plenty of sympathy for Connor Bedard, whose desire to win has been hindered by joining a rebuilding team.
Blackhawks' Connor Bedard: Hands out power-play assist
Bedard notched a power-play assist, three shots on goal and four PIM in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers. Bedard helped out on a Ryan Donato tally in the third period. The 19-year-old Bedard continues to offer consistent offense with points in eight of his last 10 outings,
Is the national criticism of Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard fair? Breaking down his shifts
But when a team isn’t playing so great, those additional eyeballs and the big-picture focus that comes with national games and commentators can have a more negative effect. This year’s Winter Classic was a great example.
Blackhawks' Connor Bedard drops truth bomb on outside noise amid struggles
Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard isn't interested in talking about the outside noise he knows is surrounding his struggling team.
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'Couldn’t really care less,' Connor Bedard UNFAZED by Paul Bissonnette and TNT crew’s BRUTAL analysis on his gameplay against Oilers
During the recent game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Edmonton Oilers, forward Connor Bedard became the talking point. Analyst Paul Bissonnette and the TNT crew would draw harsh criticism ...
'That Is Pond Hockey': NHL On TNT Panel Rips Into Connor Bedard During Loss To Oilers
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard is on pace for 70 points, but he has the seventh-worst plus-minus rating in the NHL ...
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‘It will destroy the morale of the team’: Hall of Famer Mark Messier rips Hawks’ Connor Bedard for soft defensive play
It’s been another difficult campaign for the Chicago Blackhawks. After finishing second-last in the NHL standings in 2023-24, ...