Connor Bedard will not be attending the Blackhawks' road trip before NHL All-Star break

 

Luke Richardson said Connor Bedard (jaw) is not going on the four-game road trip. His timeline hasn't changed.

Richardson said "he's still not supposed to be taking hard slapshots and stuff like that." #Blackhawks

— Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) January 21, 2024

 

Luke Richardson on whether Connor Bedard is skating because he's bored or to stay sharp: "Both. Definitely both. I’m not sure which is first." #Blackhawks

— Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) January 21, 2024

   On January 5th when Chicago played against the New Jersey Devils at The Rock, Connor Bedard took a hit from Brendan Smith. The game was full of fights and penalties after the rookie left the game with a fractured jaw.

   On January 10th, the Blackhawks posted an update on Bedard about his successful surgery to repair his fractured jaw and the expected amount of time he'd be out of the lineup.

 

MEDICAL UPDATE: Connor Bedard underwent successful surgery to repair his fractured jaw.

We expect him to be out of the lineup for approximately 6-8 weeks. pic.twitter.com/LotxSADHgA

— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) January 10, 2024

   A week after Bedard's surgery, he went back on the ice to practice, wearing a face shield. Coach Luke Richardson stated that Connor isn't allowed to take slapshots while skating and about how Bedard had been begging to get back on the ice - he'd been given specific instructions. However, there is no change in Connor Bedard's timeline... still 6-8 weeks.

 

Connor Bedard looks more dangerous wearing a face shield. #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/xuNa5yLejw

— Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) January 16, 2024

The Zamboni has arrived to kick Connor Bedard off the ice 😂 also the Islanders have to get on for their morning skate. #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/A2YaiSafuk

— Chris Vosters (@CJVosters) January 19, 2024

Connor Bedard out during and after practice on Sunday, January 21st.

 

Connor Bedard and Sam Savoie skating together after practice. #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/B2dcclOebV

— Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) January 21, 2024

 

Connor Bedard tossing pucks to a few young fans screaming his name after practice. #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/aw5efVn9px

— Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) January 21, 2024

Luke Richardson on updates and the Blackhawks road trip before All-Star break

Nick Foligno on his return, etc