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Blackhawks center Connor Bedard, back left, faces off against Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, back right, in the first period of game on Oct. 19, 2023, in Denver.
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard, back left, faces off against Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, back right, in the first period of game on Oct. 19, 2023, in Denver.
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard crashes into Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll during third-period action in Toronto on Oct. 16, 2023.
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard crashes into Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll during third-period action in Toronto on Oct. 16, 2023.
Blackhawks' Connor Bedard warms up to face the Canadiens in Montreal on Oct. 14, 2023.
Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard warms up to face the Canadiens in Montreal on Oct. 14, 2023.
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard is congratulated by teammates after his goal during the first period of a game against the Bruins on Oct. 11, 2023.
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard is congratulated by teammates after his goal during the first period of a game against the Bruins on Oct. 11, 2023.
The Penguins' Erik Karlsson pokes the puck off the stick of the Blackhawks' Connor Bedard in Bedard's NHL debut on Oct. 10, 2023.
The Penguins’ Erik Karlsson pokes the puck off the stick of the Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard in Bedard’s NHL debut on Oct. 10, 2023.
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard has a laugh with an opposing player during a break in the action in the first period of a preseason game against the Wild at the United Center on Oct. 5, 2023.
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard has a laugh with an opposing player during a break in the action in the first period of a preseason game against the Wild at the United Center on Oct. 5, 2023.
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard fails to score on Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury in the shootout of a preseason game at the United Center on Oct. 5, 2023.
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard fails to score on Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury in the shootout of a preseason game at the United Center on Oct. 5, 2023.
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard looks to take control of the puck in the first period of a preseason game against the Wild at the United Center on Oct. 5, 2023.
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard looks to take control of the puck in the first period of a preseason game against the Wild at the United Center on Oct. 5, 2023.
Blackhawks' No. 1 pick Connor Bedard skates on the ice during a practice at Fifth Third Arena on Sept. 14, 2023.
Blackhawks’ No. 1 pick Connor Bedard skates on the ice during a practice at Fifth Third Arena on Sept. 14, 2023.
Blackhawks hockey player Connor Bedard, the No. 1 overall draft pick, looks at the ice during the NHL Players Association rookie showcase on Sept. 5, 2023.
Blackhawks hockey player Connor Bedard, the No. 1 overall draft pick, looks at the ice during the NHL Players Association rookie showcase on Sept. 5, 2023.
Blackhawks' Connor Bedard pauses for a drink during a photo shoot during the NHL Players Association rookie showcase on Sept. 5, 2023.
Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard pauses for a drink during a photo shoot during the NHL Players Association rookie showcase on Sept. 5, 2023.
Chicago Blackhawks hockey player Connor Bedard, the No. 1 overall draft pick, skates on the ice during a photo shoot during the NHL Players' Association rookie showcase on Sept. 5, 2023 in Arlington, Va.
Chicago Blackhawks hockey player Connor Bedard, the No. 1 overall draft pick, skates on the ice during a photo shoot during the NHL Players’ Association rookie showcase on Sept. 5, 2023 in Arlington, Va.
Chicago Blackhawks hockey player Connor Bedard, the No. 1 overall draft pick, gets his portrait taken during the NHL Players' Association rookie showcase on Sept. 5, 2023 in Arlington, Va.
Chicago Blackhawks hockey player Connor Bedard, the No. 1 overall draft pick, gets his portrait taken during the NHL Players’ Association rookie showcase on Sept. 5, 2023 in Arlington, Va.
Chicago Blackhawks hockey player Connor Bedard, the No. 1 overall draft pick, stands under the lights during the NHL Players' Association rookie showcase on Sept. 5, 2023 in Arlington, Va.
Chicago Blackhawks hockey player Connor Bedard, the No. 1 overall draft pick, stands under the lights during the NHL Players’ Association rookie showcase on Sept. 5, 2023 in Arlington, Va.
Chicago Blackhawks hockey player Connor Bedard, the No. 1 overall draft pick, laces his skates during the NHL Players' Association rookie showcase on Sept. 5, 2023 in Arlington, Va.
Chicago Blackhawks hockey player Connor Bedard, the No. 1 overall draft pick, laces his skates during the NHL Players’ Association rookie showcase on Sept. 5, 2023 in Arlington, Va.
Chicago Blackhawks' Connor Bedard, the No. 1 overall draft pick, gets his portrait taken during the NHL Players' Association rookie showcase on Sept. 5, 2023 in Arlington, Va.
Chicago Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard, the No. 1 overall draft pick, gets his portrait taken during the NHL Players’ Association rookie showcase on Sept. 5, 2023 in Arlington, Va.
Chicago Blackhawks' Connor Bedard, right, the No. 1 overall draft pick, gets his portrait taken as Chicago Blackhawks' Kevin Korchinski, left, and Columbus Blue Jackets' Stanislav Svozil encourage him, during the NHL Players' Association rookie showcase on Sept. 5, 2023 in Arlington, Va.
Chicago Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard, right, the No. 1 overall draft pick, gets his portrait taken as Chicago Blackhawks’ Kevin Korchinski, left, and Columbus Blue Jackets’ Stanislav Svozil encourage him, during the NHL Players’ Association rookie showcase on Sept. 5, 2023 in Arlington, Va.
Chicago Blackhawks hockey player Connor Bedard, the No. 1 overall draft pick, talks with reporters during the NHL Players' Association rookie showcase on Sept. 5, 2023 in Arlington, Va.
Chicago Blackhawks hockey player Connor Bedard, the No. 1 overall draft pick, talks with reporters during the NHL Players’ Association rookie showcase on Sept. 5, 2023 in Arlington, Va.
Chicago Blackhawks' hockey player Connor Bedard, the No. 1 overall draft pick, signs autographs during the NHL Players' Association rookie showcase on Sept. 5, 2023 in Arlington, Va.
Chicago Blackhawks’ hockey player Connor Bedard, the No. 1 overall draft pick, signs autographs during the NHL Players’ Association rookie showcase on Sept. 5, 2023 in Arlington, Va.
Chicago Blackhawks hockey player Connor Bedard, the No. 1 overall draft pick, signs autographs during the NHL Players' Association rookie showcase on Sept. 5, 2023 in Arlington, Va.
Chicago Blackhawks hockey player Connor Bedard, the No. 1 overall draft pick, signs autographs during the NHL Players’ Association rookie showcase on Sept. 5, 2023 in Arlington, Va.
Chicago Blackhawks hockey player Connor Bedard, the No. 1 overall draft pick, talks with reporters during the NHL Players' Association rookie showcase on Sept. 5, 2023 in Arlington, Va.
Chicago Blackhawks hockey player Connor Bedard, the No. 1 overall draft pick, talks with reporters during the NHL Players’ Association rookie showcase on Sept. 5, 2023 in Arlington, Va.
Blackhawks' No. 1 draft pick Connor Bedard is introduced at Fifth Third Arena on June 30, 2023.
Blackhawks’ No. 1 draft pick Connor Bedard is introduced at Fifth Third Arena on June 30, 2023.
Players from the Blackhawks' 2023 draft class: (from left) Connor Bedard, Oliver Moore, Adam Gajan, Martin Misiak, Nick Lardis and Milton Oscarson are introduced at Fifth Third Arena on June 30, 2023.
Players from the Blackhawks’ 2023 draft class: (from left) Connor Bedard, Oliver Moore, Adam Gajan, Martin Misiak, Nick Lardis and Milton Oscarson are introduced at Fifth Third Arena on June 30, 2023.
Connor Bedard is selected by the Blackhawks with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft on June 28, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
Connor Bedard is selected by the Blackhawks with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft on June 28, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
An image of Connor Bedard shown on a big screen during the Blackhawks' draft party at the Salt Shed in Chicago after he was selected with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft on June 28, 2023 (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
An image of Connor Bedard shown on a big screen during the Blackhawks’ draft party at the Salt Shed in Chicago after he was selected with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft on June 28, 2023 (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Connor Bedard is selected by the Blackhawks with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft on June 28, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
Connor Bedard is selected by the Blackhawks with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft on June 28, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
Connor Bedard is selected by the Blackhawks with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft on June 28, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
Connor Bedard is selected by the Blackhawks with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft on June 28, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
Connor Bedard is seen before the first round of the NHL draft on June 28, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
Connor Bedard is seen before the first round of the NHL draft on June 28, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
Connor Bedard signs autographs for fans before the first round of the NHL draft on June 28, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
Connor Bedard signs autographs for fans before the first round of the NHL draft on June 28, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
NHL prospect Connor Bedard speaks with the media at a press availability at AllianceBernstein Tower on June 27, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
NHL prospect Connor Bedard speaks with the media at a press availability at AllianceBernstein Tower on June 27, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
Connor Bedard runs the agility course at the NHL combine on June 10, 2023, in Buffalo, N.Y.
Connor Bedard runs the agility course at the NHL combine on June 10, 2023, in Buffalo, N.Y.
Connor Bedard speaks with the media following his workout at the NHL combine on June 10, 2023, in Buffalo, N.Y.
Connor Bedard speaks with the media following his workout at the NHL combine on June 10, 2023, in Buffalo, N.Y.
Connor Bedard gets his wingspan measured at the NHL combine on June 10, 2023, in Buffalo, N.Y.
Connor Bedard gets his wingspan measured at the NHL combine on June 10, 2023, in Buffalo, N.Y.
Regina Pats center Connor Bedard poses for photographs with the trophies he received at the Canadian Hockey League awards ceremony in Kamloops, British Columbia, on June 3, 2023. Bedard won the CHL Top Prospect, Top Scorer, and David Branch Player of the Year awards. It's the first time since the Top Scorer award was introduced in 1994 that a player has won all three in a single season.
Regina Pats center Connor Bedard poses for photographs with the trophies he received at the Canadian Hockey League awards ceremony in Kamloops, British Columbia, on June 3, 2023. Bedard won the CHL Top Prospect, Top Scorer, and David Branch Player of the Year awards. It’s the first time since the Top Scorer award was introduced in 1994 that a player has won all three in a single season.
Regina Pats' Connor Bedard smiles for a team photo ahead of the CHL/NHL Top Prospects game on Jan. 25, 2023.
Regina Pats’ Connor Bedard smiles for a team photo ahead of the CHL/NHL Top Prospects game on Jan. 25, 2023.
Canada's Connor Bedard, left, skates past Austria's Lukas Horl, right, and Luca Auer during the second period of a world junior hockey championships game on Dec. 29, 2022, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Canada’s Connor Bedard, left, skates past Austria’s Lukas Horl, right, and Luca Auer during the second period of a world junior hockey championships game on Dec. 29, 2022, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Regina Pats' Connor Bedard responds to questions after taking part in a game day skate ahead of the CHL/NHL Top Prospects game on Jan. 25, 2023.
Regina Pats’ Connor Bedard responds to questions after taking part in a game day skate ahead of the CHL/NHL Top Prospects game on Jan. 25, 2023.
Team White goalie Scott Ratzlaff (33) stops Team Red's Connor Bedard (98) during the second period of the CHL/NHL Top Prospects game on Jan. 25, 2023.
Team White goalie Scott Ratzlaff (33) stops Team Red’s Connor Bedard (98) during the second period of the CHL/NHL Top Prospects game on Jan. 25, 2023.
Regina Pats' Connor Bedard has his height measured during off-ice testing ahead of the CHL/NHL Top Prospects game on Jan. 24, 2023.
Regina Pats’ Connor Bedard has his height measured during off-ice testing ahead of the CHL/NHL Top Prospects game on Jan. 24, 2023.
Regina Pats' Connor Bedard takes part in a game day skate ahead of the CHL/NHL Top Prospects game, in Langley, British Columbia, on Jan. 25, 2023.
Regina Pats’ Connor Bedard takes part in a game day skate ahead of the CHL/NHL Top Prospects game, in Langley, British Columbia, on Jan. 25, 2023.
Connor Bedard of Team Canada celebrates after receiving his gold medal at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship at Scotiabank Centre on Jan. 5, 2023, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Connor Bedard of Team Canada celebrates after receiving his gold medal at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship at Scotiabank Centre on Jan. 5, 2023, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Connor Bedard of Team Canada celebrates after the OT win in the gold medal game at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship at Scotiabank Centre on Jan. 5, 2023, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Connor Bedard of Team Canada celebrates after the OT win in the gold medal game at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship at Scotiabank Centre on Jan. 5, 2023, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Connor Bedard of Team Canada skates the puck during the second period against Team Czech Republic in the gold medal round of the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship on Jan. 5, 2023.
Connor Bedard of Team Canada skates the puck during the second period against Team Czech Republic in the gold medal round of the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship on Jan. 5, 2023.
Seattle Thunderbirds' Gracyn Sawchyn, from left, Sudbury Wolves' Alex Pharand, Regina Pats' Connor Bedard and Seattle Thunderbirds Nico Myatovic take part in a game day skate ahead of the CHL/NHL Top Prospects game on Jan. 25, 2023.
Seattle Thunderbirds’ Gracyn Sawchyn, from left, Sudbury Wolves’ Alex Pharand, Regina Pats’ Connor Bedard and Seattle Thunderbirds Nico Myatovic take part in a game day skate ahead of the CHL/NHL Top Prospects game on Jan. 25, 2023.
Canada's Connor Bedard celebrates after a win over Finland in IIHF world junior hockey championship gold medal game action in Edmonton, Alberta, on Aug. 20, 2022.
Canada’s Connor Bedard celebrates after a win over Finland in IIHF world junior hockey championship gold medal game action in Edmonton, Alberta, on Aug. 20, 2022.
Canada's Connor Bedard (16) and Finland's Oliver Kapanen (27) battle for the puck during the second period of the world junior hockey championship gold medal game in Edmonton, Alberta, on Aug. 20, 2022.
Canada’s Connor Bedard (16) and Finland’s Oliver Kapanen (27) battle for the puck during the second period of the world junior hockey championship gold medal game in Edmonton, Alberta, on Aug. 20, 2022.
Canada's Connor Bedard celebrates a goal against Czechia during first-period IIHF world junior hockey championship semifinal action on Aug. 19, 2022.
Canada’s Connor Bedard celebrates a goal against Czechia during first-period IIHF world junior hockey championship semifinal action on Aug. 19, 2022.
Canada's Connor Bedard (16) is checked by Czechia's Jiri Tichacek (4) during second-period IIHF world junior hockey championship semifinal action in Edmonton, Alberta, on Aug. 19, 2022.
Canada’s Connor Bedard (16) is checked by Czechia’s Jiri Tichacek (4) during second-period IIHF world junior hockey championship semifinal action in Edmonton, Alberta, on Aug. 19, 2022.
Canada's Connor Bedard is congratulated for a goal against Finland during the first period of an IIHF world junior hockey championships game on Aug. 15, 2022.
Canada’s Connor Bedard is congratulated for a goal against Finland during the first period of an IIHF world junior hockey championships game on Aug. 15, 2022.
Canada's Connor Bedard makes a move past Latvia's Rihards Simanovics (3) during the second period of an IIHF junior world hockey championships game on Aug. 10, 2022.
Canada’s Connor Bedard makes a move past Latvia’s Rihards Simanovics (3) during the second period of an IIHF junior world hockey championships game on Aug. 10, 2022.
Canada's Connor Bedard shoots against Latvia during the second period of an IIHF junior world hockey championshipss on Aug. 10, 2022, in Edmonton, Alberta.
Canada’s Connor Bedard shoots against Latvia during the second period of an IIHF junior world hockey championshipss on Aug. 10, 2022, in Edmonton, Alberta.
Canada's Connor Bedard skates against Austria during the third period of an IIHF junior world hockey championships on Dec. 28, 2021.
Canada’s Connor Bedard skates against Austria during the third period of an IIHF junior world hockey championships on Dec. 28, 2021.