Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks are nowhere near the top favorites in the NHL. However, the young team in The Windy City is determined to shock the world. Whether that’s feasible or not, the former first overall pick is confident in himself and his teammates.

With Jeff Blashill taking over behind the bench, Bedard and the Blackhawks may get a clean slate. Last year’s deflating outings can be put in the back burner and the Hawks can focus strictly on what’s ahead of them. Sounds easy, but it’s much harder to actually pull off.

Regardless, Bedard and the rejuvenated Blackhawks can’t wait for the 2025-26 NHL season to get underway. Chicago ended the past campaign with rising spirits, and they are eager to show the league how far the young talents in Chi-town have come. On that note

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