CHGO Chicago Blackhawks Podcast MAILBAG MONDAY: Are We Watching Connor Bedard Become a Franchise Legend? | CHGO Blackhawks Podcast
Dec 8, 2025
Connor Bedard's emergence as a potential franchise legend takes center stage, as hosts discuss his historic scoring pace and comparisons to elite stars like Crosby and McDavid. Future goaltending options are analyzed, focusing on Soderblom and Brossoit. The conversation shifts to trade prospects, debating the cost of acquiring talents like Quinn Hughes and the team's strategic direction in rebuilding. Lastly, they evaluate the roles of current veterans and their fit with the young core.
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Send Players Down To Rebuild Confidence
- Use AHL assignments to restore confidence for struggling prospects like Sam Renzell.
- Treat Rockford stints as development opportunities rather than punishments.
Yo-Yo Development Is Normal For Young Defensemen
- Young defensemen commonly move between NHL and AHL as part of maturation.
- The Hawks view demotions as normal development, not loss of faith in prospects.
Callups Must Play To Stay
- If calling up a prospect like Kevin Korchinski, demand play that secures a permanent roster spot.
- Communicate clear expectations: "play a way that we can't send you down."