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Blackhawks' Connor Bedard Shrugs Off Former NHL Players' Criticism
Chicago Blackhawks star forward Connor Bedard addressed recent criticism from Mark Messier and Paul Bissonnette, making it clear that outside opinions don’t concern him.
NHL News: Blackhawks star Connor Bedard fires back at legend Mark Messier and other critics
Connor Bedard reacted to the criticism he is receiving for the Chicago Blackhawks' poor performance in the 2024-25 NHL season and sent a strong message to various analysts, including legend Mark Messier.
Is the national criticism of Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard fair? Breaking down his shifts
There is a fair criticism that Bedard could be better at managing his shift times. He’s tied for eighth in the league with 58 seconds per shift. He had nine shifts of a minute or more against the Oilers.
Blackhawks star Connor Bedard shouldn't be exempt from criticism, but the criticism needs context
Bedard made some ill-advised passes Wednesday against the Oilers, and TNT analyst Paul Bissonnette called them out. There were grounds for that, but it's important to remember that Bedard is still only 19 — and his play is scrutinized more closely than arguably anyone else in the NHL.
Connor Bedard Claps Back at Analysts’ Criticism of His 'Soft' Play
No one expected the Chicago Blackhawks to contend for the Stanley Cup this season. And from my perspective, there’s been plenty of sympathy for Connor Bedard, whose desire to win has been hindered by joining a rebuilding team.
Blackhawks' Connor Bedard: Hands out power-play assist
Bedard notched a power-play assist, three shots on goal and four PIM in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers. Bedard helped out on a Ryan Donato tally in the third period. The 19-year-old Bedard continues to offer consistent offense with points in eight of his last 10 outings,
Connor Bedard Battles Through 2nd Year Slump With Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are having another year of struggles and disappointments. They are sitting in last place in the Central Division with a record of 16-31-6. On top of their struggles as a team, they have a 19-year-old centre going through a slump.
Blackhawks' Connor Bedard facing unfair national criticism
For all of Bedard's talent and production, he has found himself the target for some scathing criticism over the past week.
Blackhawks' Connor Bedard drops truth bomb on outside noise amid struggles
Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard isn't interested in talking about the outside noise he knows is surrounding his struggling team.
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‘It will destroy the morale of the team’: Hall of Famer Mark Messier rips Hawks’ Connor Bedard for soft defensive play
It’s been another difficult campaign for the Chicago Blackhawks. After finishing second-last in the NHL standings in 2023-24, ...
Mark Messier Wrongfully Calls For Connor Bedard To Be Benched
Bedard lost a stick battle with Reinhart which led to him giving the Panthers a 2-1 lead. The thing about Reinhart is that he ...
NHL legend Mark Messier issues strong message to Blackhawks star Connor Bedard after poor games
NHL star Mark Messier didn't hesitate to send a blunt message to young star Connor Bedard in the midst of a poor season for ...
Column: Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard taking his share of hits from TV analysts — but is it fair game?
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard responds to analysts’ barbs: “I don’t need to watch a TNT broadcast to figure out if ...
"That Is Pond Hockey": Another TV Panel Blasts Connor Bedard
"That's pond hockey", Bissonnette said when describing the way that Bedard plays when it comes to defending. He used an ...
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"Excuses for a young player are over now" - Mark Messier rips into Connor Bedard over his 'soft' defensive display against Panthers
Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks are struggling through another difficult season. They once again find themselves at No. 31 in the league, with a 16-31-5 record, totaling just 37 points.