Why Connor Bedard's Offensive Growth with Blackhawks Stems From Him Creating More Space

Why Connor Bedard's offensive growth with Blackhawks stems from him creating more space

NEWARK, N.J. — At Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill's introductory news conference last May, he mentioned how Connor Bedard creating more space for himself in the offensive zone could help him take the next step.His shooting, passing and stick-handling skills have always been elite, but without space, they're useless. And with opposing defenses keying on him — especially since his Hawks linemates have never posed equivalent threats — he will never …

Why Connor Bedard’s offensive growth with Blackhawks stems from him creating more space

NEWARK, N.J. — At Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill’s introductory news conference last May, he mentioned how Connor Bedard creating more space for himself in the offensive zone could help him take the next step. His shooting, passing and stick-handling skills have always been elite, but without space, they’re useless. And with opposing defenses keying on him — especially since his Hawks linemates have never posed equivalent threats — he will never…