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NHL preview: can Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard take hockey by storm?

Another NHL season has arrived with no shortage of stories, trends and teams to watch. Will Connor Bedard live up to the hype? And can the Oilers dethrone the Knights?

The Guardian - US · Oct 10, 2023

Taylor Hall motivated to defy the aging curve as he nears 32nd birthday

Whether he’s playing or watching hockey, football or baseball, the Blackhawks’ new forward closely watches examples of players succeeding into their late 30s that he hopes to emulate.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 4, 2023

Blackhawks’ 2023 preseason games will matter significantly more than usual

For young players like Connor Bedard who form the Hawks’ next generation — and who need to quickly accumulate as much NHL experience as possible — there’s actually a lot of anticipation for the preseason, which starts Thursday against the Blues.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 27, 2023

Even with Bedard, Blackhawks likely to be one of NHL’s worst teams again this season

Bedard’s arrival and a loaded prospect pool has shrouded the reality that the Hawks’ record probably won’t be much better in 2023-24 than it was in 2022-23. Preseason gambling lines forecast the Hawks to be the NHL’s third-worst team.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 16, 2023

Hopeful signs of an economic 'soft landing' emerge in Jackson Hole as Fed meets with world watching

Business these days in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is still good — just not as robust as it was after the U.S. economy roared out of the pandemic recession

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023

Murray-Darling Basin plan: more money or time needed to complete water buybacks, experts say

Labor will have to show that recovering water does not cause any negative social or economic issues in regional communities

The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2023

Projecting Connor Bedard’s point production as a Blackhawks rookie

Historical precedents set by other No. 1 overall picks suggest 63 to 72 points to be a reasonable over-under line for Bedard — but that’s assuming he stays healthy for the full season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 12, 2023

Why Blackhawks relinquished Kane, Toews’ leadership but wanted Foligno, Perry’s leadership

Kyle Davidson has argued that Kane and Toews’ presences were so enormous that they inadvertently prevented any young Hawks players from growing into leaders themselves.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 15, 2023

As Connor Bedard wraps up his 1st Blackhawks experience, fellow prospects say the No. 1 pick’s work ethic is ‘rubbing off’

CHICAGO — Compared with the fanfare of being drafted with the No. 1 pick, Connor Bedard’s first week as a Chicago Blackhawk seemed low key — probably just how he likes it.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 7, 2023

Taylor Hall motivated to prove with Blackhawks his stardom hasn’t faded

As Connor Bedard’s most likely linemate, Hall will receive lots of playing time and offensive chances in Chicago, in contrast to last season in Boston. That expanded opportunity excites him.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 2, 2023