A surprising scene emerges from the Chicago Blackhawks training facility

As the Chicago Blackhawks navigate through a challenging period with injuries and a depleted roster, the team is officially taking a break from practice this week.

However, one notable player, Connor Bedard, will hit the ice for skating sessions and be the only one from the team on the ice at the teams practice facility while some take vacations in nice areas around the world.

Despite the team's break until February 4, encompassing the NHL All-Star Break and its bye week, Bedard's road to recovery continues.

The 18-year-old rookie, recovering from a broken jaw sustained in a collision with Devils defenseman Brendan Smith on January 5, returned to non-contact skating on January 15, just a week after undergoing surgery.


Due to the nature of his injury, Bedard is limited in certain activities, unable to clench his jaw or exert too much pressure.

Unfortunately, the injury sidelined Bedard from participating in the NHL All-Star Game and its skills competitions scheduled for February 3.

Nonetheless, Coach Luke Richardson hinted at the possibility of the league finding a way to showcase the leading rookie scorer in Toronto, acknowledging Bedard's remarkable contributions even amid the challenges posed by his recovery.