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Blackhawks' Connor Bedard Breaks Silence on Potential Shoulder Surgery

The Chicago Blackhawks will be without Connor Bedard until at least January, and the 20-year-old center offered his first public comments on his shoulder injury on Monday.

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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.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

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.

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.

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Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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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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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.

Connor Bedard 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.

Connor Bedard 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.

Connor Bedard 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.

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.

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.