Connor Bedard

The Wild Came to Win Against the Blackhawks

After a decisive 5-1 loss against the St. Louis Blues prospect team, the Minnesota Wild prospects were back in action against the Chicago Blackhawks prospect team on Sunday night. Despite some disappointment that neither Connor Bedard nor Jesper Wallstedt were playing, the Wild pulled off a 7-4 win in an exciting game. Pre-Game Thoughts from […]

Blackhawks Split in Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase

The Chicago Blackhawks played back-to-back games Sept. 16 and 17 in the Tom Kurvers prospect showcase; the first game was against the St. Louis Blues, and the second was against the Minnesota Wild. The Blackhawks shut out the Blues 5-0 but fell to the Wild 6-4. Game One vs. St. Louis Blues Defenseman Wyatt Kaiser […]

The Best Way to See Wild Prospects In Action

The Minnesota Wild announced the roster for the Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase, and it’s packed with some of the most exciting prospects that fans will want to see. While there are only a limited amount of tickets available to see the action in person at Tria Rink, the Wild will be broadcasting both of their […]

Taylor Hall Reveals Wise Advice for Blackhawks Rookie Connor Bedard

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard will receive advice ahead of his NHL rookie season. The 18-year-old has expectations to become the face of the franchise, which a new teammate of his has experienced. Taylor Hall was selected No. 1 overall in 2010 by the Edmonton Oilers, and the Ontario native was responsible for helping turn […]

Where Does Blackhawks Farm System Rank in Latest Ranking from The Athletic?

The Chicago Blackhawks are entering the post-Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane era. While the franchise struck gold by winning the NHL Draft Lottery and then drafting Connor Bedard, what’s next in the pipeline in this rebuild? Ahead of the 2023–24 NHL season, The Athletic’s Corey Pronman compiled a ranking of every franchise’s farm system. The Blackhawks saw […]

Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard Will Enjoy Rookie Season, Bring Maturity, Skills Coach Says

A new era for the Chicago Blackhawks will get underway when the puck drops against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Oct. 10. Connor Bedard will take the ice for his first regular season game as the face of the franchise. Bedard knew where he was going when the Blackhawks won the NHL Draft Lottery in May. Now, how […]

My Most Anticipated Leafs Games of 2023 – 2024

Going into this upcoming season, there are a handful of games that I’m looking forward to watching. Whether they’re face-offs against old friends or big events that take place on a global scale, these five games should be great entertainment. October 11, 2023, vs Montreal Canadiens (2-1-1) Not only is this the first game of […]

Player Profile: Logan Stankoven

Logan Stankoven is arguably the Dallas Stars’ most exciting prospect. So, let’s cut to the chase and learn more about the Canadian forward currently playing for the WHL’s Kamloops Blazers. See more below. Logan was born in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, to Wes and Deana Stankoven on February 26, 2003. The 20-year-old, who can play […]

5 Must Watch Lightning Games in 2023-24

With the offseason in full swing and free agency news dying down, it’s time to turn our attention to the upcoming 2023-2024 season. Schedules for all 32 teams were released about a month ago, with fans of every team circling the matchups they’re excited to see. From former players returning for the first time to […]

Connor Bedard Signs ELC With Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks have announced that they have signed Connor Bedard to a three-year entry-level contract worth a little over $13,350,000 over the course of three seasons; his cap hit comes in at a $950,000 AAV. Bedard’s contract also includes a total of $285,000 in signing bonuses, along with a possible $10,500,000 in signing bonuses. […]