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

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,

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The Chicago Blackhawks, like the rest of their city’s sports franchises, aren’t giving local fans much to cheer about this year. The Blackhawks haven’t had a winning season since 2019-20 and they’re 16-31-6 before their matchup on Friday night against the Nashville Predators.

As an Original Six NHL franchise, the Chicago Blackhawks have a long and storied history. Over the years, the team has experienced a wide range of events, from the highs of multiple Stanley Cup championships to the lows of losing a television broadcast deal and facing serious sexual abuse allegations.

Thrilling as it may have been, the Chicago Blackhawks still dropped a fourth straight game to the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, losing 6-5 in a shootout.

With the 4 Nations Face-Off rapidly approaching, NHL fans are wondering whether Connor Bedard or any of his Chicago Blackhawks teammates are participating.