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Connor Bedard claps back at critics
National hockey analysts Mark Messier and Paul Bissonnette have recently expressed some negative opinions about Chicago Blackhawks star forward Connor Bedard. Now, the young hockey star is pushing back with his own thoughts.
Is the national criticism of Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard fair? Breaking down his shifts
There is a fair criticism that Bedard could be better at managing his shift times. He’s tied for eighth in the league with 58 seconds per shift. He had nine shifts of a minute or more against the Oilers.
Connor Bedard Battles Through 2nd Year Slump With Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are having another year of struggles and disappointments. They are sitting in last place in the Central Division with a record of 16-31-6. On top of their struggles as a team, they have a 19-year-old centre going through a slump.
7-year-old boy with cystic fibrosis gets to skate with Connor Bedard, Blackhawks
Lennox Hodgkinson of Nova Scotia was dressed all in Blackhawks gear for what his dad described as better-than-once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Blackhawks' Connor Bedard Shrugs Off Former NHL Players' Criticism
Chicago Blackhawks star forward Connor Bedard addressed recent criticism from Mark Messier and Paul Bissonnette, making it clear that outside opinions don’t concern him.
Blackhawks' Connor Bedard drops truth bomb on outside noise amid struggles
Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard isn't interested in talking about the outside noise he knows is surrounding his struggling team.
Is Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard getting a fair shake from refs? Nick Foligno doesn’t think so
"We have star players, too, that don't seem to be protected as well as some of the other teams' stars," Blackhawks captain Foligno said.
Blackhawks star Connor Bedard shouldn't be exempt from criticism, but the criticism needs context
Bedard made some ill-advised passes Wednesday against the Oilers, and TNT analyst Paul Bissonnette called them out. There were grounds for that, but it's important to remember that Bedard is still only 19 — and his play is scrutinized more closely than arguably anyone else in the NHL.
Blackhawks' Connor Bedard: Hands out power-play assist
Bedard notched a power-play assist, three shots on goal and four PIM in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers. Bedard helped out on a Ryan Donato tally in the third period. The 19-year-old Bedard continues to offer consistent offense with points in eight of his last 10 outings,
Connor Bedard with a Powerplay Goal vs. Nashville Predators
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Blackhawks' Connor Bedard facing unfair national criticism
For all of Bedard's talent and production, he has found himself the target for some scathing criticism over the past week.

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Phil Thompson: Blackhawks star Connor Bedard taking his share of hits from TV analysts — but is it fair game?
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"That Is Pond Hockey": Another TV Panel Blasts Connor Bedard
"That's pond hockey", Bissonnette said when describing the way that Bedard plays when it comes to defending. He used an ...
Blackhawks power rankings: Bedard’s consistency, Donato’s trade value, Messier’s complaint
How far Boston goes in the NCAA tournament will likely determine how quickly the Blackhawks attempt to sign Greene. Boston ...
Make-A-Wish recipient Lennox Hodgkinson, 7, shows off some moves for Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks
Lennox Hodgkinson, a 7-year-old Canadian with cystic fibrosis, has been dedicated to Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard ...
Blackhawks Searching for Elite NHL Talent
The face of the Chicago Blackhawks has faced relentless scrutiny and criticism in his second NHL season. Franchise center ...
NHL legend Mark Messier issues strong message to Blackhawks star Connor Bedard after poor games
NHL star Mark Messier didn't hesitate to send a blunt message to young star Connor Bedard in the midst of a poor season for ...