Connor Bedard’s Season “Was Incredible” On and Off Ice: Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson

Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson didn't hold back the praise for Calder Trophy finalist Connor Bedard following the 2023-24 rookie season of the NHL's "next generational talent." The 18-year-old Bedard carried himself superbly on and off the ice, said Davidson, who drafted Bedard first overall last June. "I think it was incredible," Davidson said. "I think the expectation, the weight that was put on his shoulders, given his profile walking into the league was really difficult to handle." Bedard led all rookie scorers with 22 goals and 61 points in 68 games. The forward fell short of some point-per-game predictions,...