What Connor Bedard Must Do To Become Top 10 NHL Center | Blackhawks Top Prospect Pool Rankings

Wednesday's episode begins with a discussion on what Chicago Blackhawks superstar Connor Bedard must accomplish in the 2026-27 season to be considered a top 10 NHL center this time next summer. Then, host Jack Bushman dives into GM Kyle Davidson's most notable free-agent signings since taking over in 2022. The episode concludes with Steven Ellis' top NHL prospect pools, with the Blackhawks claiming the top spot. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Bedard Top 10 Center? (1:00)

GMKD's Signings (17:55)

Ellis' Top Prospect Pools (33:30)

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