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Ben Pope
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Chicago Blackhawks Beat Reporter, Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago
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Connor Bedard's extension with Blackhawks a matter of when, not if: 'I want to be here for a long time'
By Ben Pope Verified| Chicago Sun-Times Verified Connor Bedard put to rest any worries about his long-term commitment to the Blackhawks during his end-of-season exit interview Thursday. The star forward, who will become eligible on July 1 to sign a contract extension for the first time, said he understandably hasn’t given much thought to that yet. But he made it clear it’s merely a question of when, not if, it will get done. “I love it here,” Bedard said. “I have a great relationship with [general manager] Kyle [Davidson] and everyone.
By Ben Pope Verified| Chicago Sun-Times Verified The Blackhawks’ 2024-25 season is now in the books, and just like the last few, it wasn’t flattering. There are, however, some positives to be found. Here’s a breakdown of 13 interesting stats that appropriately sum up the season:Donato’s outburstRyan Donato finished with a team-leading 31 goals, the most by any Hawk since Alex DeBrincat buried 41 in 2021-22. Donato nearly doubled his previous career high of 15.
Connor Bedard's extension with Blackhawks a matter of when, not if: 'I want to be here for a long time'
By Ben Pope Verified| Chicago Sun-Times Verified Connor Bedard put to rest any worries about his long-term commitment to the Blackhawks during his end-of-season exit interview Thursday. The star forward, who will become eligible on July 1 to sign a contract extension for the first time, said he understandably hasn’t given much thought to that yet. But he made it clear it’s merely a question of when, not if, it will get done. “I love it here,” Bedard said. “I have a great relationship with [general manager] Kyle [Davidson] and everyone.
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Chicago Sun-Times
The Chicago Sun-Times is a daily newspaper based in Chicago, Illinois, launched in February 1948 from the merger of the morning Chicago Sun and the evening Times. It has a rich history, tracing back to the Chicago Evening Journal, which was published from 1844 until 1929. The newspaper has changed ownership several times, with the most recent acquisition by ST Acquisition Holdings in 2017. The Chicago Sun-Times provides extensive news coverage, including local, national, and international events. Its content encompasses politics, crime, education, and community news, along with in-depth sports analysis of Chicago teams like the Cubs, White Sox, Bears, Bulls, and Blackhawks. The newspaper also features entertainment reviews, opinion pieces, and business news, catering to a diverse audience in the Chicago metropolitan area.
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