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Chicago Coach Hints Team Canada Messed Up Not Naming Bedard

There’s been plenty of chatter about who didn’t make Team Canada’s Olympic squad. That’s nothing new with Olympic teams. They’re stacked top to bottom, the choices are razor thin, and someone everyone expected to see always ends up on the outside.

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Jeff Blashill makes his feeling known about Connor Bedard being left of Team Canada roster

The Chicago Blackhawks saw their star center, Connor Bedard, did not make the Team Canada roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Team Canada was announced on Wednesday afternoon and there were a few notable omissions from the roster, but Bedard’s name was one of the more significant.

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Blackhawks HC defends Connor Bedard after Olympic snub

Blackhawks HC Jeff Blashill defends Connor Bedard after Olympic snub

The 2023 first overall pick has 19 goals and 25 assists for 44 points in 31 games this season, tied for the 16th in the NHL in scoring despite missing Chicago’s last eight games with a shoulder injury.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 1

The Blackhawks Already Have A Top Line Winger On The Way

Since the Blackhawks selected Connor Bedard first overall in 2023, the most glaring holes on their depth chart have been the two wing spots next to him.

Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / December 31

Connor Bedard’s injury didn’t impact missing Team Canada for 2026 Olympics

Team Canada is one of the most exciting rosters heading into the 2026 Winter Olympics. One of the biggest question marks would be if Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard would be selected.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Trade Talk / December 31

Why Connor Bedard isn't 'good enough' for Team Canada

Doug Armstrong didn’t dodge the question. When asked about leaving Connor Bedard off Team Canada, Armstrong’s answer wasn’t about fear.

Connor Bedard’s injury didn’t impact missing Team Canada for 2026 Olympics

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Dominic Toninato News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 31

Blackhawks Recall Dominic Toninato

Earlier this afternoon the Blackhawks announced that Dominic Toninato has been recalled from AHL Rockford. Toninato is on the move again after being sent down just two days ago, where he did not yet make an appearance back with Rockford.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Total Apex Sports / December 29

Connor Bedard Returns to Ice: A Glimmer of Hope for the Blackhawks

There was a different energy at Fifth Third Arena on Monday morning. For the first time since a frightening night in December, Connor Bedard was back on skates.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / December 29

NHL Rumors: Playing Matchmaker for Marchessault, Murphy, Chinakhov and Fleury

Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times: With the increasing salary cap, its made it more difficult to bring in free agents, as many are re-signing. It also hasn’t made trading easier.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 29

5 Positives From the Blackhawks’ 7-3 Loss to the Penguins

The Chicago Blackhawks hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday, Dec. 28, and it was one of the strangest games I’ve ever attended. To start with, it was warm and rainy when I entered the United Center, and then cold and windy when I left.

Anton Frondell News / Daily Faceoff / December 29

Can Blackhawks’ Anton Frondell dominate the World Juniors?

ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA – If you were looking for Anton Lundell highlights during Sweden’s World Junior Championship pre-tournament play, there wasn’t much to go around.

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Nick Foligno News / Athlon Sports / December 29

Blackhawks Announce Roster Move Amid Nick Foligno’s Return

The Chicago Blackhawks shuffled their injury list ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Chicago placed 21-year-old center Frank Nazar on injured reserve and filled that gap by activating fellow forward and team captain Nick Foligno for the first time since mid-November.

Frank Nazar News / ESPN / December 28

Blackhawks place Nazar on IR before loss to Pens

Prior to the team's 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday night, the Chicago Blackhawks placed center and burgeoning star Frank Nazar on injured reserve retroactive to Dec.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 29

Justin Brazeau achieves personal milestone as Penguins dominate Blackhawks

The Penguins provided Pittsburgh sports fans upset about the Steelers' loss earlier in the day, something to cheer about, thanks to their best offensive output of the season on Sunday night.

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NHL News / The Rink / December 29

Recap: Pittsburgh destroys Chicago 7-3 behind Brazeau hat trick

The Chicago Blackhawks (14-18-6) extended their losing streak to seven games as the Pittsburgh Penguins (16-12-9) bested the home team 7-3 behind a hat trick by forward Justin Brazeau.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 28

Blackhawks Place Frank Nazar On IR, Activate Nick Foligno

The Chicago Blackhawks have activated captain Nick Foligno off of injured reserve. He is expected to return to the lineup on Sunday night for his first game since November 15th, per Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio.

NHL News / The Rink / December 28

Recap: Blackhawks top Stars in shootout 4-3

The Chicago Blackhawks came into Texas against the Dallas Stars looking to get back to winning. They had dropped their previous six contests, and needed to get something going to turn things around.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Field Level Media / December 28

Blackhawks may remain short-handed vs. slumping Pens

A season-high six-game losing streak may be in the rearview, but the Chicago Blackhawks still have the trouble of skating without injured forwards Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar for a bit longer.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / December 27

Soderblom Stops 28, Bertuzzi Scores 2 in Blackhawks’ 4-3 Shootout Win Over Stars

The Chicago Blackhawks (14-17-6) beat the Dallas Stars (25-7-7) 4-3 in a shootout for an impressive win at American Airlines Center on Saturday night. Tyler Bertuzzi and Jason Dickinson scored for the Blackhawks in regulation.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 27

Blackhawks score 2 shootout goals to defeat Stars

Nick Lardis and Ryan Donato scored in the shootout to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 4-3 win over the host Dallas Stars on Saturday night. Tyler Bertuzzi had two goals and Jason Dickinson scored for the Blackhawks, who snapped their six-game losing streak.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 27