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Chicago Blackhawks have finally acquired Connor Bedard a star linemate: "He is powerful"
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Connor Bedard, who was the 1st overall pick by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, finally has himself a new "powerful" teammate he can't wait to play alongside.
After what was another difficult year for the Chicago Blackhawks, they landed yet another top-3 selection in the NHL Entry Draft.
They used it to pick forward Anton Frondell with the third overall pick , and he's already thinking about making the roster for opening night.
Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson, who made the pick, said that he thinks Frondell plays a postseason-style of hockey that will only aid Chicago going forward.
He's a really smart hockey player. I think he uses his body effectively, especially in battles along the wall. He just has a really projectable game to the NHL. I think he plays the game the way that it's played, not only in North America on the small rink but also in May and June (in the Stanley Cup Playoffs).
He plays very heavy, hard, almost playoff hockey. So I think that's something we're really excited to add. He can play a skill game, he can play a heavy game, he can play any way you want. So we're really excited about that.
He plays very heavy, hard, almost playoff hockey. So I think that's something we're really excited to add. He can play a skill game, he can play a heavy game, he can play any way you want. So we're really excited about that.
Don't be surprised to see him play alongside Connor Bedard, taken with the 1st overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, if he does eventually make the Blackhawks opening night roster.
Anton Frondell has drawn comparisons to Aleksander Barkov
It helps that Frondell has drawn comparisons to Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov, who has not only won 2 straight Stanley Cups but is also known as perhaps the best defensive forward in the NHL.
It will be a challenge for Frondell to earn a place on the Blackhawks for the start of the year, but if he can do it, it will mean that he's earned it.
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