Bedard should have been named to Team Canada roster, Blackhawks coach says
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Key Points:
- Connor Bedard was not selected for Team Canada's roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics, a decision Chicago Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill disagrees with, citing Bedard's growth into a strong two-way player.
- Blashill emphasized Bedard's significant impact on the Blackhawks' performance, noting the team's decline since Bedard's injury, highlighting his value beyond just scoring points.
- Bedard has been sidelined since December 12 due to an upper-body injury but still leads the Blackhawks with 44 points in 31 games and was fourth in NHL scoring at the time of his injury.
- Team Canada GM Doug Armstrong stated Bedard's injury did not heavily influence the final roster decision, acknowledging the tough
