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Blackhawks' Connor Bedard Placed on IR

The Chicago Blackhawks will be without Connor Bedard for at least a week after the team placed the star center on injured reserve with an upper-body injury.

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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.

Connor Bedard 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.

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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.

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Connor Bedard 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.

Connor Bedard 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.

Connor Bedard News / The Rink / December 13

Recap: Bedard injured as Blues shut down Hawks 3-2

The Chicago Blackhawks rebounded from two brutal losses out west last weekend with a convincing 3-0 shutout of the New York Rangers on Wednesday night at the United Center.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / December 13

Blackhawks’ Levshunov on First NHL Goal, Rookie Breakout, and Chasing Ovechkin’s Stick

Drafted second overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in 2024, Artyom Levshunov has stepped into the NHL and quickly scored his first goal against the Minnesota Wild while putting together an impressive rookie season on the Blackhawks’ blue line.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 13

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Last Word On Sports / December 13

Chicago Blackhawks and Team Canada Suffer Significant Potential Injury News

Everybody hold your breath, from Chicago Blackhawk fans to Team Canada supporters. The news we have is that superstar Hawk and Team Canada hopeful Connor Bedard appears to have an injury.

Connor Bedard News / Field Level Media / December 13

Red Wings look to bounce back vs. Connor Bedard-less Blackhawks

Aiming to secure a winning record on their season-high, six-game road trip, the Detroit Red Wings visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday coming off a lopsided loss that almost felt fulfilling.

Connor Bedard News / Daily Faceoff / December 13

Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard leaves game with injury, won’t play Saturday vs. Red Wings

The Chicago Blackhawks won’t have their star forward for at least one game. Head coach Jeff Blashill told reporters after Friday’s 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues that center Connor Bedard will not play in the team’s Saturday matchup against the Detroit Red Wings and will be evaluated for a shoulder injury.

Connor Bedard News / Field Level Media / December 13