Count Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard as being among those impressed with the NHL debut of San Jose Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini last week. Celebrini, the top pick in this year’s NHL draft,

As an NHL sophomore, Bedard looks more determined and responsible defensively, and he's also trusting he'll get the puck back when he passes it off.

The question in the offseason for the Chicago Blackhawks front office was how could they better support Connor Bedard. In Year 2, perhaps the question should be how is he better at supporting everyone else.

Connor Bedard is usually one of the first players on the ice and one of the last players to leave when practice is over.

Every once in a while, a young hockey player bursts onto the scene ready to make their mark. The highly-touted Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard is one of them.

Believe it or not, Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard has pursuits other than hockey — mainly his phone “addiction.”