For Connor Murphy, it’s his ability to create space. For Luke Richardson, it’s his various similarities to Sidney Crosby, Mark Stone and Auston Matthews. What makes Connor Bedard so good?

Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard finding ways to be of assistance “As a teammate, it gives you confidence to jump into holes and lanes, knowing a guy is going to find you or make the right play ...

Connor Bedard is the most important figure in the Chicago Blackhawks organization. He is one of the NHL's brightest young stars with the potential to be a superstar in the league.

For all those reasons, the start of training camp on Thursday had a different feeling for Murphy. Kane and Toews were gone. Connor Bedard was there. The Blackhawks had turned a leaf in a lot of ways.

Connor Murphy (5) celebrates his goal with Blackhawks teammates during the second period against the Red Wings on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, at the United Center. Charles Rex Arbogast/AP ...

Bedard did have a pair of assists Sunday, including when his backhanded, cross-ice pass through the slot found defenseman Connor Murphy to cut the Hawks’ deficit to 4-2 with 1:42 left.

Chicago Blackhawks prep for season opener on the road, again 01:00. Connor Bedard was one of the first players on the ice on Monday. He also was one of the last to leave when practice was over.

Connor Bedard said he's looking to head into the season more "relaxed" now that the hype of his ... "He's always had that confidence with the puck and making plays," defenseman Connor Murphy said.

Connor Murphy, defenseman Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy takes off down the ice with the puck against the Jets on April 12, 2025, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) ...

At 13 years old, Connor Bedard, was proclaimed “the future of hockey.” Four years later, he was selected at No. 1 by the Chicago Blackhawks as the “cornerstone” of their rebuild.

That kid was Connor Bedard, a talent so rare that he was able to hang on the ice with NHL players as a pre-teen, handle regular press interviews as a 14-year-old, become the first player to play ...

Connor Bedard appears certain to win the Calder Trophy after the Chicago Blackhawks center’s 3rd Rookie of the Month nod ... Connor Murphy, defenseman (signed through 2025-26 at $4.4 million) ...