CHICAGO — For a team that finished in 31st place, Thursday’s exit interviews at Fifth Third Arena were decidedly upbeat.

Frank Nazar and Connor Bedard scored, but the Chicago Blackhawks lost 5-4 in a shootout with the Winnipeg Jets in their final ...

From finding their next coach to getting Connor Bedard some help, the Blackhawks have their work cut out for themselves.

"So, what does the future look like? Connor Bedard, Frank Nazar and Knight, who are all central to their future plans, are going to be entering the final years of their respective deals.

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) skates with the puck.Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images The analysts added that the deal gave the Blackhawks “their goalie of the present and future” while ...

Even though Bedard then posted the first goal of the shootout with a wrist shot past Connor Hellebuyck, it wasn't enough as the Jets responded with back-to-back tallies to win the game.

The respect that Maroon has earned from the fans and his peers can also be summed up by the message he got from his teammate, Connor Bedard. “He's been awesome," Bedard said about Maroon.

While not naming names, his call for full commitment hinted at frustrations with both veterans and young stars like Connor Bedard, spotlighting a deeper issue — a team identity that's gone missing.

How do you know the soul of a man? While perhaps a bit melodramatic, that's the question I posed to Blackhawks captain Nick ...