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Connor Bedard Trains Hard for NHL Breakthrough Season

10/7/2025

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Connor Bedard aims to boost speed, explosiveness, consistency, and body awareness for the season.
He trained in British Columbia with Macklin Celebrini to sharpen skating and endurance.
Teammate Ryan Donato praises Bedard's acceleration and work ethic.
Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill urges Bedard to study the Florida Panthers' aggressive play, as Bedard seeks the Panthers' turnaround to Stanley Cup champions.

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Story summary

Connor Bedard aims to boost speed, explosiveness, consistency, and body awareness for the season.
He trained in British Columbia with Macklin Celebrini to sharpen skating and endurance.
Teammate Ryan Donato praises Bedard's acceleration and work ethic.
Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill urges Bedard to study the Florida Panthers' aggressive play, as Bedard seeks the Panthers' turnaround to Stanley Cup champions.