But the Blackhawks have struggled to win, and some fans seem to want Bedard moved. If he's traded, it'd be a huge deal in the NHL. He's one of the league's top young talents, a na

Bedard, who has one year left on his entry-level contract, will become eligible for an extension July 1. He made it clear during exit interviews Thursday that he intends to sign one.

Much of the buzz coming out of the press conference was centered on Connor Bedard, the franchise player of the Blackhawks, and his future in Chicago. The 19-year-old just completed his second NHL season with 67 points in 82 games and responded directly to recent speculation suggesting he might want out of Chicago.