The Chicago Blackhawks enter training camp hoping their top prospects take a step forward and give Connor Bedard some support in 2024-25. The Blackhawks showed their hand by being buyers in free agency,

The easy answer here is Tyler Bertuzzi and Teuvo Teräväinen, the veteran wingers whom the Blackhawks signed to four- and three-year contracts, respectively. Bertuzzi’s nose for the net and scrappiness and Teräväinen’s playmaking ability would be significant upgrades for Bedard and help him take the next step offensively in his sophomore season.

Taylor Hall, who missed most of last season because of right knee surgery, said he's "100% healthy" as training camp begins for the Blackhawks.