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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.
NHL News: Blackhawks star Connor Bedard fires back at legend Mark Messier and other critics
Connor Bedard reacted to the criticism he is receiving for the Chicago Blackhawks' poor performance in the 2024-25 NHL season and sent a strong message to various analysts, including legend Mark Messier.
Is the national criticism of Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard fair? Breaking down his shifts
But when a team isn’t playing so great, those additional eyeballs and the big-picture focus that comes with national games and commentators can have a more negative effect. This year’s Winter Classic was a great example.
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,
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chicago Blackhawks coach, Connor Bedard respond to national criticism of 19 Y.O.
The Chicago Blackhawks, like the rest of their city’s sports franchises, aren’t giving local fans much to cheer about this year. The Blackhawks haven’t had a winning season since 2019-20 and they’re 16-31-6 before their matchup on Friday night against the Nashville Predators.

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