The question in the offseason for the Chicago Blackhawks front office was how could they better support Connor Bedard. In Year 2, perhaps the question should be how is he better at supporting everyone else.

As an NHL sophomore, Bedard looks more determined and responsible defensively, and he's also trusting he'll get the puck back when he passes it off.

Count Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard as being among those impressed with the NHL debut of San Jose Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini last week. Celebrini, the top pick in this year’s NHL draft,