The Chicago Blackhawks' star won't be traveling to Italy later this winter, but that's alright.
As the 2025-26 NHL season began, Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard was considered a long shot to make Team Canada for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Many felt the 20-year-old would need the combination of a monster start to the season and a couple of injuries to other Canadian players to make the roster.