Connor Bedard expresses eagerness to play with Patrick Kane in Chicago

Connor Bedard is enthusiastic about the opportunity to play alongside Patrick Kane following Kane's return to the Chicago Blackhawks. Kane signed a two-year, $16 million contract after previously playing for the Detroit Red Wings. Bedard praised Kane's playmaking abilities and feels that playing with him would enhance the performance of any teammate. Kane, who has a storied career, emphasizes his desire to be a leader without creating distance in the locker room. Bedard is recovering from shoulder surgery and is expected to miss the early weeks of the season but remains excited about the prospect of their partnership, which could greatly benefit the team's younger players during this phase of their rebuild.

• 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — Connor Bedard says he’d be ‘very lucky’ to play alongside Patrick Kane