Connor Bedard, a standout rookie for the Blackhawks, reflects on his first NHL season where he led in points among rookies but felt he could have performed better defensively and on faceoffs. He confirms his participation in the 2024 IIHF World Championship and plans to work on improving his speed during the summer in Vancouver.
“I don't think anyone can adequately quantify the degree of difficulty of what he had to deal with off the ice, to then go and perform on the ice.” #Blackhawks phenom Connor Bedard didn't just meet expectations in his rookie NHL season. He exceeded them: https://t.co/AZgw1eYzjK
#Blackhawks' Connor Bedard didn't just meet expectations in his rookie NHL season — he exceeded them, writes @CRoumeliotis: https://t.co/RzXdF2FGsY
"There are going to be some very memorable days here in Chicago all because of that kid." "It's hard to believe he's only 18." #Blackhawks phenom Connor Bedard didn't just meet expectations in his rookie NHL season. He exceeded them: https://t.co/AZgw1eYzjK
After weeks of dodging the question, Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard finally confirmed the news Saturday: His 2023-24 season isn’t quite done yet. https://t.co/37d49tW6wv
Blackhawks phenom Connor Bedard is aiming to 'create more offense' in his upcoming sophomore season. 🏒 https://t.co/VfCTu3p9B9 https://t.co/DtZgmIcaCM
Connor Bedard of the Blackhawks says he'll play for Canada in the upcoming 2024 IIHF World Championship. https://t.co/aDFHHgfsby
Connor Bedard of Blackhawks says he'll play for Canada in the upcoming 2024 IIHF World Championship. https://t.co/aDFHHgfsby
Connor Bedard said he'll spend most of the summer back home in Vancouver. The biggest thing he'll work on training-wise is his speed.
Connor Bedard will play for Team Canada at the 2024 IIHF World Championship. 🇨🇦 https://t.co/76ufH7rHkZ
Connor Bedard confirms he will be playing for Team Canada at the 2024 IIHF World Championship. #Blackhawks https://t.co/dyBTioyyqh
Connor Bedard said he will play for Canada in the Worlds.
Connor Bedard said he officially is going to the World Championships
Crazy to think that Connor Bedard and Kevin Korchinski's rookie laps in Pittsburgh were over six months ago. New story analyzing the most encouraging and discouraging takeaways from the Blackhawks' 2023-24 season: https://t.co/o57opF11dD
Connor Bedard feels he improved this season with his comfort level holding onto pucks against NHL foes, but he didn't live up to his expectations defensively and on faceoffs. Story: https://t.co/y8rnPHnFQh
Connor Bedard concluded his first NHL season as the leader in points among rookies and also slotted himself alongside impressive company as an 18-year-old as well as a No. 1 overall pick. #NHLStats: https://t.co/NyP3x3QgGH https://t.co/X5k4EJgpFS
10 observations: Connor Bedard, #Blackhawks put a bow on 2023-24 season https://t.co/4xRyKzHGnq
Connor Bedard enters the final game of his rookie season tonight touting 61 points in 67 games — but he's not entirely pleased with the season overall. "Personally, I think I was OK a lot, but maybe not as good as I hoped." Story: https://t.co/y8rnPHodFP