But more than anything, it stoked the dreams of just about every hockey player who wasn’t invited to the 4 Nations Face-Off. The Olympics are coming in less than a year. And Vlasic wants in. “You see the pride that people have for putting on their nation’s jersey,

Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks play the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, at Nationwide Arena. Fancy a bet on Bedard? We have some numbers and figures to assist you along the way.

We’re asking these questions because Bedard has had a rough season, because the Hawks aren’t what anyone would refer to as ‘‘any good’’ and because he didn’t make Team Canada’s 4 Nations roster. Mostly,

Bedard's absence raises questions about whether he'll be playing for his home country in the 2026 Winter Olympics.

For those looking to bet on the upcoming game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, is Connor Bedard a player who is likely light the lamp? We break it all down in the piece below.

Tyler Bertuzzi issued a bold confession about Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks after the tough loss against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Connor Bedard and the rest of the Chicago Blackhawks received a harsh reminder from teammate Craig Smith after horrible 5-1 loss against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

The Chicago Blackhawks fell in both of their games over the weekend out of the Four Nations break against the Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto Maple Leafs.

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard didn’t make it on the Canadian team for the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.