Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times wrote a very interesting and informative piece on Connor Bedard and his off-season: Ben Pope (@BenPopeCST) on X [https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1645129006121988100/AeHSe1Wu_200x200.jpg] Ben Pope (@BenPopeCST) on X Connor Bedard is impatient for Blackhawks hockey. He wishes it was September already. But he also believes this long offseason is paying dividends for him, training-wise. "I feel like I’ve definitely increased [my speed]." New story: https://t.co/bNvGeziPNG [https://x.com/benpopecst/status/1949491108347527578?s=46&t=NDF-ZZp7Wd4XL6YBtj83Og] Ben Pope (@BenPopeCST) on X [https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1645129006121988100/AeHSe1Wu_200x200.jpg] Ben Pope (@BenPopeCST) on X Connor Bedard and Jeff Blashill texted frequently during the Stanley Cup Final, discussing what the Blackhawks can learn from the Panthers. "Having the wherewithal to be in the right spots and be going hard, I think anyone can really do that." Story: https://t.co/bNvGeziPNG [https://x.com/benpopecst/status/1949866027954688186?s=46&t=NDF-ZZp7Wd4XL6YBtj83Og]
![Connor Bedard is impatient for Blackhawks hockey. He wishes it was September already.
But he also believes this long offseason is paying dividends for him, training-wise.
"I feel like I’ve definitely increased [my speed]."
New story: https://t.co/bNvGeziPNG](https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1645129006121988100/AeHSe1Wu_200x200.jpg)