The Daily: Cup Contender Predictions; Blackhawks Notes

The Colorado Avalanche are back to being cup contenders, the Detroit Red Wings saw a healthy power play in its first preseason game, and the Chicago Blackhawks continue to be wowed by Connor Bedard.

What a look at this Connor Bedard pass from the scrimmage today. #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/8L2uBHupXY

— Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) September 26, 2023

Trying something new as we get closer to the preseason games kicking off. Also going to be trying different thing as the season goes on to try and give different angles on the team and what they’re doing.

It’s been a brutal autumn for Chicago fans between the Bears putrid start, the Cubs heartbreaking loss last night, and the White Sox never getting out neutral all summer long. But just seeing video of Connor Bedard in the scrimmage and knowing what his presence could bring should continue the spark of hope all fans need.

Blackhawks In Case You Missed It

• The Calder race looks like something Connor Bedard should run away with. But there will be some competition from the Desert and over in Ohio’s capital
• Are Bedard and Kyle Davidson the ‘Perfect Strangers’ to help the Blackhawks turn things around?

Hockey Now Network

Colorado Hockey Now: Banged up last season, the Colorado Avalanche have returned as Cup contenders with a retooled roster that is built for going deep into the playoffs.

Detroit Hockey Now: Alex DeBrincat is already showing his usefulness for the Detroit Red Wings–and it’s only preseason

Philly Hockey Now: Another Philadelphia Flyers prospect has signed an entry-level deal

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins fell to the Red Wings on Tuesday. But former Red Wings Alex Nedeljkovic stood tall against his previous team

San Jose Hockey Now: William Eklund was active with a goal in the San Jose Sharks‘ loss to the Anaheim Ducks