1. Bedard made a ‘slick move’ on his first point. The Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard, right, gets off a slap shot as the Penguins’ Ryan Graves defends during the first period on Oct. 10, 2023.

Blackhawks center Connor Bedard falls to the ice after being checked by Devils defenseman Brendan Smith on Jan. 5, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) ...

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard wasn’t so overwhelmed by the moment that he couldn’t make light of all the hype leading up to his NHL preseason debut.

Connor Bedard is selected by the Blackhawks with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft on June 28, 2023 in Nashville, Tenn. Now Bedard goes from loads of potential to the “Chosen One” who needs to ...

Led by Connor Bedard, the Chicago Blackhawks are looking to become a competitive force once again in the upcoming NHL season.

Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson talks to center Connor Bedard (98) during a timeout in the third period against the Flyers at the United Center on Feb. 21, 2024, in Chicago.

It was a no-brainer but an accomplishment nonetheless: Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard was named to his first NHL All-Star Game on Thursday. Bedard will be 18 years, 201 days old on Feb. 3 … ...

Connor Bedard is introduced on the red carpet before the Blackhawks home opener against the Sharks on Oct. 17, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) ...

Connor Bedard is back — and ahead of schedule. The Chicago Blackhawks rookie was on the ice Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the United Center, returning to action for the first ...

Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard won the NHL’s rookie of the month award for November. He posted six goals and six assists in 12 games, registering at least a point in eight of them.

The Blackhawks' Connor Bedard passes to a teammate late in the third period against the Ducks on Nov. 19, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) ...

Connor Bedard gets his wingspan measured during the NHL combine on June 10, 2023. The Chicago Blackhawks own the No. 1 pick, and are highly anticipated to use it on Bedard when the draft opens in ...