The Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard dropped an honest statement to interim coach Anders Sorensen about playing alongside Tyler Bertuzzi and Frank Nazar on the first line.

Since Connor Bedard was selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks have done what they can to accommodate the young superstar by surrounding him with the best available talent. Heading into this season, they added 2010 first-overall pick and 2018 Hart Trophy winner Taylor Hall to help mentor Bedard.

Chicago Blackhawks leading goalscorer Tyler Bertuzzi delivered a very clear statement to interim coach Anders Sorensen and star teammate Connor Bedard, about his style of play.

The weekend featured intriguing developments on the trade front for the Vancouver Canucks and J.T. Miller, but nobody's moved yet.

After yet another loss with the Chicago Blackhawks, Connor Bedard begins feeling homesick. He calls up his friend, Macklin Celebrini, who gives him the idea to request a trade back home. They are joined by other BC-based players such as Sam Reinhart, Mathew Barzal, and Morgan Rielly.

Midway through the season, there are a number of teams and players underperforming. These are the ones with the most cause for concern.

Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson will be Mikko Rantanen and Mitch Marner. The second tier could include Nikolaj Ehlers, Brock Boeser and Brock Nelson. Though they may be on the older side and not in their timeline, Brad Marchand and John Tavares could hit the open market.