This season has presented many challenges for the Chicago Blackhawks both on and off the ice. Many key forwards on the roster have gone through their respective scoring slumps this year, which is expected for a squad that is currently positioned in second-to-last place in the entire league.

Chicago Blackhawks star center Connor Bedard is finishing up his sophmore NHL season. And in this cover story from THN's Sept. 18, 2023 edition, editor-in-chief Ryan Kennedy covered Bedard's development in the Windy City:,

The Chicago Blackhawks were officially eliminated from playoff contention after Thursday’s 3–1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings, marking their fifth consecutive year without a postseason appearance. Even then, 19-year-old Connor Bedard isn’t wavering in his belief that the franchise is headed in the right direction.