Connor Bedard endorses Jeff Blashill amid Blackhawks' six-game losing streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 6:53 PM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
Connor Bedard expressed support for head coach Jeff Blashill after the Chicago Blackhawks dropped to 4-13-1, last in the Central Division, following a six-game losing streak. Bedard noted that the coaching staff is doing a good job and emphasized that it's up to the players to improve on the ice. Chicago's difficulties include being last in goals for at 2.17 per game and struggling defensively as well. Following a 9-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, the team held a players-only meeting to address frustrations. The Blackhawks hope to stabilize their performance with the potential return of Patrick Kane and Bowen Byram in upcoming games, starting with a matchup against the Buffalo Sabres.
- •Blackhawks are currently on a six-game losing streak.
- •Connor Bedard praised Jeff Blashill's coaching amidst struggles.
- •The team has struggled offensively and defensively this season.
- •Players-only meeting was held after a significant loss to the Hurricanes.
- •Patrick Kane may return for the next game against the Sabres.
- 6:53 PMYahoo Sports — Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard backs Jeff Blashill as losing streak continues
"The 2026-27 season is already going off the rails for the Chicago Blackhawks , who are 4-13-1, dead last in the Central Division and mired in a six-game losing streak. Despite that, multiple reports have noted that Jeff Blashill is not on the hot seat — and captain Connor Bedard threw his support behind his head coach on Wednesday. “I think he […] The post Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard backs Jeff Blashill as losing streak continues appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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