The Chicago Blackhawks were taken down by the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday. They lost despite Connor Bedard looking great again.

When it comes to his scoring slump, Connor Bedard is all about location. As in the areas of the ice where the young forward can deliver for the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Chicago Blackhawks are around the bottom of the NHL in the early going of the 2024-25 NHL season. As things stand, the Blackhawks are in line for a top-three pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Chicago ho

On defense, Miro Heiskanen leads the way as their number one. The group behind him is outstanding and that includes both of their goaltenders. Whether it’s Jake Oettinger or Casey DeSmith, the Hawks must find ways to make it hard on them with bodies in front and getting him moving from left to right.

Chicago Blackhawks generational talent Connor Bedard will always have to play up to huge expectations after getting drafted with the first-overall pick and winning the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie. This year, however, hasn't started so nicely for the 19-year-old as he's confronting the challenges of the feared "sophomore slump."

It’s not unfair to presume that Connor Bedard is the next generational talent. After some improvements in the off-season, Bedard is off to a slow start to begin the 2024-25 season.

It’s been a rough run of form for Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard as of late. He emerged as Chicago’s best player in 2023-24 even with the team failing to win many games. The Blackhawks made moves to support Bedard at the top of the lineup,