Connor Bedard faced his share of challenges in a turbulent season for the Chicago Blackhawks. The Hawks finished near the bottom of the league again. Bedard went through a coaching change ...

BOSTON — Connor Bedard always has been a fast learner, but he just wants to be faster. Period. And that’s going to be the Chicago Blackhawks forward’s focus this offseason: speed.

Donation Options Search Search Search Connor Bedard will become extension-eligible this summer. Daniel Bartel/Getty Images Share Star forward Connor Bedard put to rest any worries about his long ...