{"id":46215,"date":"2025-08-05T21:13:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T21:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/46215\/"},"modified":"2025-08-05T21:13:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T21:13:08","slug":"nhl-news-patrick-kane-makes-something-clear-on-connor-bedards-coming-of-age-with-blackhawks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/46215\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL News: Patrick Kane makes something clear on Connor Bedard’s coming-of-age with Blackhawks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Connor Bedard<\/a> and the Chicago Blackhawks are gearing up for Jeff Blashill\u2019s first season as head coach in the Windy City. There\u2019s tons of work left to be done, but the Hawks are optimistic. Patrick Kane and the Detroit Red Wings, on the other hand, have their work cut out for them in the 2025-26 NHL season.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s playoffs or bust for Kane<\/a> and company. They wouldn\u2019t have it any other way, though. Detroit<\/a> is desperate for success, but it must first actually make it to the postseason dance.<\/p>\n

In Chicago<\/a>, the demands aren\u2019t as stark, but progress is much-needed for fans to stay hopeful. The pressure is mostly on Bedard, who can feel the weight lay on his shoulders. After struggling during his sophomore year, the former first overall pick is eyeing redemption, bouncing back in commanding fashion.<\/p>\n

Kane can relate to some of the feelings Bedard has gone through in his young NHL<\/a> career. The American \u2018Heartbreak Kid\u2019 has recently broken his silence on his thoughts about Bedard, the heir to Kane\u2019s legacy in Chi-town.<\/p>\n

\"Patrick<\/p>\n

Patrick Kane #88 of the Chicago Blackhawks displays the puck that was used on his 1000th career point, an assist on a goal by Brandon Saad, against the Winnipeg Jets at the United Center on January 19, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois.<\/p>\n

\u201c[Bedard\u2019s] still a young kid, but he\u2019s got some experience in the league now. He\u2019s probably understanding a little bit more of what to expect on a nightly basis,\u201d Patrick Kane stated, per CHSN\u2019s Blackhawks Breakaway. \u201cThere was definitely some phases when I was younger where you feel you hit a little bit of a wall. It might be five, six, seven games, but you don\u2019t want to have that slump during the season.\u201c<\/p>\n

\"NHL<\/p>\n

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NHL News: James van Riemsdyk speaks frankly about teaming up with Patrick Kane on Red Wings<\/p>\n

<\/a>No worries<\/p>\n

While fans in Chicago are anxious about extending Bedard\u2019s contract before the end of the 2025-26 season, Kane believes they have nothing to be concerned about.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think he\u2019s got a really bright future,\u201d Kane added. \u201cIf I was a Blackhawks\u2019 fan or someone in the organization, that\u2019d probably be the last of my worries. He\u2019s a great player, but he also cares a lot, too. He wants to be there, so that\u2019s half the battle.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bedard has made his wish to stay in town public repeatedly, and the Blackhawks won\u2019t let him go, so there\u2019s really no reason to lose any sleep over the situation. Regardless, as long as Bedard plays on a contract year, the speculation around the building will only grow.<\/p>\n

\"Connor<\/p>\n

Connor Bedard #98 of the Chicago Blackhawks arrives inside Wrigley Field prior to the 2024 NHL Winter Classic against the St. Louis Blues on December 31, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.<\/p>\n

Projected lines<\/p>\n

The Blackhawks are determined to flip the script during the 2025-26 campaign. Chicago will start the season with a crucial test against the Florida Panthers on the road. After the Cats raise their Stanley Cup banner, the puck will drop, the NHL season will officially get underway, and the Blackhawks might look very different. According to Chicago Sun-Times, Blashill might roll out the following lines:<\/p>\n

ForwardsAndre Burakovsky \u2014 Connor Bedard \u2014 Ryan DonatoTeuvo Teravainen \u2014 Frank Nazar \u2014 Tyler BertuzziColton Dach \u2014 Jason Dickinson \u2014 Ilya MikheyevNick Foligno \u2014 Ryan Greene \u2014 Landon SlaggertDefensemenAlex Vlasic \u2014 Sam RinzelEthan Del Mastro \u2014 Connor MurphyWyatt Kaiser \u2014 Artyom LevshunovGoaliesSpencer KnightArvid Soderblom<\/p>\n

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