Chicago Blackhawks 19-year-old phenom Connor Bedard knows what he needs to work on this offseason

Connor Bedard doesn't mince words about his skating speed potentially reaching that of Nathan MacKinnon or Connor McDavid

Chicago Blackhawks rising star Connor Bedard talked about improving his game for next season by boosting his skating skills this summer. In an X post, Blackhawks beat reporter Charlie Roumeliotis quoted the Blackhawks sophomore stating: “I don’t think I’m slow but probably kind of average speed. I’m not ever going to be MacKinnon or McDavid or anyone like that, but if I can gain another step, it puts guys on their heels a little more, and with t…

Chicago Blackhawks 19-year-old phenom Connor Bedard knows what he needs to work on this offseason

Connor Bedard’s second season in the NHL for the Chicago Blackhawks ended on an extremely strong note on Tuesday night against the Senators. The 2023 first overall pick scored two goals in the season finale for the first time all season, which was a great sight for Chicago fans everywhere. Bedard played all 82 games this season, which is something he did not do as a rookie. He suffered a rough jaw injury against the New Jersey Devils just days i…