Connor Bedard: New Alternate Captain, Tough Play

0:00You're listening to NHL News today. Subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. Chicago Black Hawk star Connor Bedard has stepped up as an alternate captain alongside Tyler Bretuzzi. This came after the team traded away Captain Nick Felino and alternates Connor Murphy and Jason Dickinson at the 2026 trade. Deadline. The role is permanent for Bedard through the end of the 2025, 2026 season, and many expect him to take full. Captancy next year. In recent games, Bedard has shown extra fire on the ice. Against Division rival Utah mammoth on March 9, he notched two assists, including one in overtime for a three to two win, plus a career high four. Hits in five shots on goal. Then on March 12, he scored the overtime winner in another three to two victory, sweeping the season series while delivering a big hit and mixing it up with opponents. Bedard even traded stairs with heckling fans after key plays like setting up a power play goal.

1:03Team A Bretuzzi laughed it off, noting Bedard was more focused on the crowd than celebrating. Coach Jeff Blasho praised his leadership and compete level, saying it's what great players bring. The physicality continued on March 14, versus Vegas Golden Knights, despite a Ford nothing loss. The five foot ten Bedard tangled with bigger defenders, laid hits, and chirped opponents from the bench, keeping the team's energy high. This edge is boosting Bedard and the black hawks as they push forward, turning his elite skills into even tougher play. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor. Soley Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones, lay back, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to. S-O-L-I, soleypillow.com