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NHL Predictions: December 16th Chicago Blackhawks at Toronto Maple Leafs

As the Toronto Maple Leafs get set to host the Chicago Blackhawks, this matchup feels like one of those games Toronto simply has to have. The Leafs are still searching for consistency and trying to solidify their place in the Stanley Cup Playoff picture, while the Blackhawks are in full rebuild mode.

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Blackhawks News & Rumors: Bedard, Brossoit, Del Mastro, Lardis & More

The Chicago Blackhawks have had a busy couple of days. Not only did they lose two more back-to-back contests over the weekend (3-2 to the St. Louis Blues and 4-0 to the Detroit Red Wings), but they will be without their most important player for an extended period of time.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / December 15

Nick Lardis earns NHL opportunity as Chicago Blackhawks turn to youth after Bedard injury

The Chicago Blackhawks have spent the last few seasons building toward the future, and moments like this show why their patience may soon pay off. After a historic junior season and a strong start in professional hockey, forward Nick Lardis has officially taken his first step onto the NHL stage.

Laurent Brossoit News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 15

Blackhawks Place Laurent Brossoit On Waivers

Blackhawks goaltender Laurent Brossoit won’t be sticking on the roster after his conditioning loan to AHL Rockford ended today. He’ll be placed on waivers at 1:00 p.m.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / December 15

Chicago Blackhawks HC explodes at team after placing Connor Bedard on IR

The mood in the Chicago Blackhawks is not good after center Connor Bedard suffered a shoulder injury on Friday night. Bedard was injured in the final second of the Blackhawks’ 3-2 loss to the St.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Field Level Media / December 15

Blackhawks C Connor Bedard (upper body) moves to IR

The Chicago Blackhawks placed star center Connor Bedard on injured reserve Monday due to the upper-body issue he sustained in the final seconds of a loss to the St.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Trade Talk / December 15

Blackhawks Get Good and Bad News on Bedard Injury Front

According to the Chicago Blackhawks, superstar forward Connor Bedard has been placed on injured reserve. Not an LTIR situation, the good news is that he could be back as early as Saturday.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 15

Blackhawks Place Connor Bedard On Injured Reserve

According to a team announcement, the Chicago Blackhawks have placed star center Connor Bedard on the injured reserve, retroactive to December 12th. In a corresponding roster move, the Blackhawks have recalled defenseman Ethan Del Mastro and have returned goaltender Laurent Brossoit from his conditioning stint.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / December 15

Blackhawks’ Bedard to be re-evaluted in new year; Brossoit recalled from conditioning stint

The Chicago Blackhawks announced several transactions Monday morning. The team placed forward Connor Bedard on injured reserve retroactive to Dec. 12 with an upper-body injury.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / December 15

How the Chicago Blackhawks plan to survive without Connor Bedard

The true value of Connor Bedard to the Chicago Blackhawks becomes clearest when he is not in the lineup. His impact this season goes far beyond highlight goals or flashy assists.

Nick Lardis News / The Rink / December 14

Recap: Red Wings blank Blackhawks 4-0 as Lardis debuts

The Chicago Blackhawks took on the Detroit Red Wings in their second game of a back to back. It was their first game without Connor Bedard this season.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 14

Connor Bedard Not Expected To Travel With Blackhawks

It’s been a tough weekend for the Chicago Blackhawks, as on Friday, franchise center Connor Bedard suffered an injury in the closing moments of the team’s loss, and then on Saturday the team, without Bedard, was shut out 4-0 by the Detroit Red Wings.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 14

3 Takeaways From the Blackhawks’ 4-0 Loss to the Red Wings

The Chicago Blackhawks hosted the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday, Dec. 13 in an Original Six matchup. Fittingly, the Blackhawks celebrated the old Chicago Stadium with lots of pomp, circumstance and hoopla before the game.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / December 14

Chicago Blackhawks have worse injury news for Connor Bedard amid MRI

Saturday night’s game against the Detroit Red Wings wasn’t pretty for the Chicago Blackhawks without Connor Bedard. Bedard might be out for a significant amount of time.

Marek Vanacker News / Daily Faceoff / December 13

Blackhawks’ Vanacker out to prove he belongs after late World Junior call-up

NIAGARA, Ont. – When Canada’s training camp roster was announced on Monday morning, the OHL’s leading goal-scorer was left off for the second straight year.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ESPN / December 13

Blackhawks recall Lardis following Bedard injury

The Chicago Blackhawks have recalled high-scoring forward Nick Lardis from the minors a day after Connor Bedard got hurt in the final seconds of a loss at St.

Nick Lardis News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 13

Blackhawks Recall Nick Lardis

It has been a very promising first rookie season for Blackhawks prospect Nick Lardis. A strong showing with AHL Rockford has now been rewarded as the team announced that they’ve recalled the winger from the IceHogs. With the move, their roster is now at the maximum of 23 players.