Connor Bedard extended his point streak to nine games, but the Chicago Blackhawks played one of their worst second periods of the season Friday in a 5-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings.

The Blackhawks spent the offseason adding some veteran pieces around Bedard so he could begin flourishing with the right influences around him. They added Taylor Hall, the No. 1 overall pick in 2010 that's bounced around to several teams, along with more skill in Teuvo Teravainen and Tyler Bertuzzi.

At the halfway point of the season, time to break down the season so far from top-line stars to budding prospects in Rockford and beyond.

Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson has made it clear that the franchise’s rebuild remains a work in progress, even with Connor Bedard already in tow and leading the way.

Has Sorensen’s hiring made a difference? What does it all mean for his hopes of keeping the Blackhawks head coaching job going forward?

Connor Bedard looked downtrodden after the Chicago Blackhawks’ 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames. If anyone should feel down in the dumps, it’s Seth Jones.

It felt like the 5-3 humbling by the Red Wings on Friday in Detroit, a score that — thanks to a pair of late goals by Teuvo Teräväinen ... man,” said Connor Bedard, who struck a far ...

Welcome to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in.

CHICAGO- The Chicago Blackhawks know that they have a stud in Connor Bedard. There are detractors because there are other parts of his game that need work (as is the case for every teenage NHL ...

Connor Bedard is frustrated by the Blackhawks’ struggles but encouraged by the prospect pool’s progress. Michael Reaves/Getty Images Share NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Connor Bedard is frustrated ...

Chicago Blackhawks' Connor Bedard is on his way to becoming an NHL superstar based on how quickly he reached 100 career points. Connor Bedard has been a hot topic lately for the Chicago Blackhawks.

This week compares Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard to a Windy City record breaker of yesteryear, Bill Mosienko. The scouting report delivered about Connor Bedard this year could well have ...