Connor Bedard

When Can Newly-Drafted Prospects Break Through Into The NHL?

When do or can prospects make the jump to the NHL/AHL level? Most NHL prospects take 3-5 years post-draft to reach the NHL, with less than a third of first-rounders making an NHL team. Factors like skill development and individual progression dictate the timeline. Additionally, a strict NHL-CHL agreement impacts where prospects can play, depending on age. Any player under the age of 20 is ineligible to play in the AHL. NHL Entry Draft intricacies, entry-level contracts, Russian political issues and AHL stints shape a prospect’s journey.

Blackhawks Shut Out 4-0 by Anaheim Ducks | 3/21/2024

After a couple great wins between tough losses recently, the Blackhawks took another unfortunate loss when they took a trip to play against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, March 21st at the Honda Center. Chicago lost 6-2 against the Los Angeles Kings prior to this game, on Tuesday. They were shut out 4-0 by the […]

Blackhawks Get Two Against Los Angeles Kings, Losing 6-2 | 3/19/2024

The Blackhawks took a trip to Los Angeles in hopes of getting back at them after they’d been shut out by the Kings on Friday, March 15th at the United Center. However, Chicago was unable to get back at Los Angeles but they did score two goals to avoid another shutout. It was a good […]

Blackhawks Bounce Back to Defeat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 | 3/17/2024

Chicago made a great comeback win when they scored three quick goals in the third period to rally past the San Jose Sharks on Sunday, March 17th at the United Center. After a very unfortunate 5-0 loss against the Los Angeles Kings following possibly two of their best games recently, this game was an improvement […]

Blackhawks Shut Out by Los Angeles Kings After Two Great Victories | 3/15/2024

The Blackhawks hosted the Los Angeles Kings at the United Center on Friday, March 15th. Chicago had two straight wins, exciting ones too, but took an unfortunate 5-0 loss when they played the Kings. This shutout is the 10th one the Blackhawks faced this season. Los Angeles scored four goals in the first period and […]

Blackhawks Win Second-Straight 7-2, Connor Bedard Had a Five-Point Night 3/12/2024

The Blackhawks achieved another great victory for a two-game win streak that could’ve been a four-game streak if they could’ve defeated the Washington Capitals on Saturday. Anaheim is in a three-game skid, following a 2-1 win against the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday, March 6th. Connor Bedard had an NHL career-high five-point game (one goal, four […]

Connor Bedard Scores Two, Colin Blackwell Earns First Career Hat Trick | 3/10/2024

The Blackhawks had a remarkable 7-4 victory against the Arizona Coyotes at the United Center on Sunday, March 10th. Connor Bedard had a three-point night, scoring two goals (19) and recording an assist (27) for 46 points this season. Colin Blackwell scored his first career hat trick when he struck the Coyotes’ empty net. It […]

Blackhawks Lose 4-1 vs. Washington Capitals, Tyler Johnson Scores Lone Goal | 3/9/2024

After ending a seven-game skid with a 5-2 victory, the Blackhawks lost 4-1 against the Washington Capitals on Saturday, March 9th. This was Washington’s second straight win, their first being against the Pittsburgh Penguins where they shut them out on Thursday 6-0. However, Chicago did put in some effort and they were able to avoid […]

Home Series Preview: Coyotes vs Blackhawks, Wild and Red Wings

The Arizona Coyotes start March on a two game winning streak, after snapping a 13 game losing streak with a win North of the border in Ottawa against the Senators, and then Sunday in a matinee with the Capitals in Washington, DC. THE CHI-RISH LOOK TO CHANNEL THEIR LUCK With the Chicago Blackhawks and inevitable […]

Patrick Kane Scores OT Winner in Return to Chicago 2/25/2024

Patrick Kane scored the game-winning goal in overtime in his return to Chicago on Sunday, February 25th. Before the game, the Chicago Blackhawks held a ceremony for the retirement of Chris Chelios’ No. 7 jersey. Chelios is a former defenseman who played for the Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks, and the Detroit Red Wings. He is […]