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Bedard has been ramping up his rehab process, practicing with
the team on Sunday. The center could be in the mix for one of
three upcoming home games depending on the results of a
follow-up medical appointment.
“Certainly inching closer to being involved in a variety of
ways,” coach Jeff Blashill said.
Bedard, 21, got hurt while skating with a group of NHL players
in western Canada. He had surgery on June 24.
The Blackhawks are off to a 1-5-0 start without Bedard, who led
the team with 45 assists and 75 points last season. They host
Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Winnipeg on Thursday and Dallas on
Saturday.
Bedard agreed to a $75 million, five-year contract in July. The
No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft became the second-youngest captain
in the history of the Original Six franchise on Sept. 15.
“I feel good, feel confident in everything,” Bedard said. “It's
nice to skate with the guys again. It's been a lot of solo
skates. Just to be out there and get to be around them the whole
day is nice.”
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