Connor Bedard is feeling even better now than he did going into his historic rookie campaign.

With Tyler Bertuzzi, Alec Martinez, Teuvo Teravainen, Pat Maroon, and Craig Smith all with the team after signing during the NHL Free Agency period, Bedard and the Blackhawks ought to make strides ...

Connor Bedard's extension with Blackhawks a matter of when, not if: 'I want to be here for a long time' Bedard, who has one year left on his entry-level contract, will become eligible for an ...

Smith makes just $1 million and is on an expiring contract. He’s 35, and has 10 points in 26 games. Blackhawks could acquire highly-drafted potential superstar to pair with Connor Bedard ...

That line of thinking has Landon Slaggert and Donato on the top line with Connor Bedard. Sorensen put the trio together during the second half of Saturday’s blowout loss to the Florida Panthers ...

And the only regular Chicago Blackhawks forwards with worse on-ice defensive metrics are soon-to-be-retired Pat Maroon and 35-year-old Craig Smith — now in Detroit, his fifth team in three seasons.

Bedard ended up with Ryan Donato and Craig Smith on his wings in the third period in Seattle. But Bedard bristled at the idea that he needs consistency in his linemates.

And the only regular Chicago Blackhawks forwards with worse on-ice defensive metrics are soon-to-be-retired Pat Maroon and 35-year-old Craig Smith — now in Detroit, his fifth team in three seasons.