The Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard dropped an honest statement to interim coach Anders Sorensen about playing alongside Tyler Bertuzzi and Frank Nazar on the first line.
Nazar is only a rookie, but Bedard is in his second season. Both should be on this Blackhawks team for a long time and to gain chemistry in a season like this where the stakes are much lower and they're both young is ideal. This means they'll be good to go together with a fresh start in 2025-26 and beyond.
Chicago Blackhawks forward Tyler Bertuzzi voiced a sincere statement on playing alongside Connor Bedard on team's first line.
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Kane and Bedard's careers started off in a remarkably similar way, but there is one big difference that makes them seem worlds apart.
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Connor Bedard had a goal and an assist, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-1. Frank Nazar and Ilya Mikheyev also scored for Chicago, which had lost six of seven.
Bedard is immensely frustrated by the Hawks' struggles this season. But unlike most NHL players, he also keeps an eye on the organization's prospects, and he likes what he sees.
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