Frequently Asked Questions
Why isn't Connor Bedard playing in the World Championships?
Bedard was told the best thing for next season was to skip the event and focus on rehabbing his shoulder injury to get back to full strength. He suffered the shoulder injury in December against the Blues and wasn't at 100% when he returned.
When did Connor Bedard get injured this season?
Bedard suffered a shoulder injury at the end of a loss to the Blues on December 12. He missed 12 games and his scoring was down when he returned, notching only three goals in 11 games in January.
Which Blackhawks players are going to the World Championships?
The Blackhawks are sending Wyatt Kaiser, Sam Lafferty, Oliver Moore, and Anton Frondell to the IIHF World Championships.
Has Connor Bedard skipped the World Championships before?
Yes, Bedard also opted out of the World Championships last year. His decision this year continues a trend of recent opt-outs that includes Jacob Markstrom, Brayden Schenn, and Quinn Hughes.
When do the World Championships start this year?
The IIHF World Championships are scheduled to start on May 15 and will be played through the end of the month.
Isaac Nielsen
Isaac Nielsen is a University of Nebraska–Omaha graduate with a degree in Journalism & Media Communication and four years of experience in sports journalism. He has spent the past two years as the Lead Blackhawks Writer at Sports Mockery, covering the team’s rebuild and focusing on roster construction, and has also reported on the Bears, Colts, Omaha Athletics, and Nebraska football.
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