Blackhawks' Connor Bedard on captaincy, new contract and patience level with losing

CHICAGO — There’s something different about offseason Connor Bedard.There’s a little less edge, a little more comfort. Maybe it’s him simply getting into some of his Lululemon swag instead of his hockey gear. But he’s noticeably more relaxed talking to the media after the season than during it. That was true after his first two NHL seasons, and that was even pronounced Thursday as he answered questions on a wide range of topics for 15-plus minutes the day after his third NHL season came to a close.Advertisement