Connor Bedard, Blackhawks begin season on the road Tuesday

Connor Bedard, Blackhawks begin season on the road Tuesday

CHICAGO – The Blackhawks have made the final roster cuts heading into Tuesday's season opener, and fans can breathe a sigh of relief knowing No. 1 overall pick Connor Bedard made the team.Yes, that was sarcasm.But the opener is setting up to be a moment that the 18-year-old never forgets.Unfortunately for fans, it's not a moment that will happen at the United Center. The Hawks open the season on a five-game road trip starting in Pittsburgh.

So, will there be butterflies for Bedard in his NHL career?'I'm sure I will, yeah,' he said. 'I mean, it's a big moment and in the end, for me it's kind of taking the anthem … having that be the kind of 'Oh my God' moment. Once the game starts, I want to be focused on the game and not be star-struck as much, but I think that first bit is gonna be really crazy.'He added, 'I feel like I've worked as hard as I possibly could to prepare myself.

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