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Report cards, Part 1: Connor Bedard's breakout headlines forward grades
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- Blackhawks Breakaway
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- Apr 23, 2026
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- 2952
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Summary
On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the opening week of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, highlighting standout performances from former Blackhawks like Jason Dickinson and Brandon Hagel, who are off to strong starts with their respective teams.Then, Pat and Charlie shift their focus to the Blackhawks’ 2025–26 season, handing out individual grades for the forward group. How do they evaluate Connor Bedard’s breakout campaign? What stood out from Frank Nazar in his first full NHL season? And how did young players like Ryan Greene, Nick Lardis, and Oliver Moore perform after being expected to spend most of the year in the AHL? They also weigh in on Anton Frondell’s 12-game stint and assess several others.In Part 2, the guys will hand out grades for the defensemen, goaltenders, and head coach Jeff Blashill.