Chicago Blackhawks rookie star Connor Bedard says if it was up to him he would be back on the ice, but he's letting the medical professionals make the final call.
Bedard suffered a fractured jaw on a hit during a game on Jan. 5 and has not played since. The injury cost him a chance to be the youngest player at this weekend's All-Star festivities but he still made an appearance in Toronto and even made a cameo during the skills event as a passer during the one-timer competition.
On Saturday, Bedard joined the Sportsnet panel before the All-Star Game and shared an update on his condition.
"No specific date (for a return)," he said. "Just gotta see how it’s looking, but I feel good and I feel ready. If it were up to me, I would’ve been back, but of course gotta make sure it’s healed and make sure you’re not risking anything out there."
Despite missing a month of action, Bedard continues to lead all rookies in both goals (15) and points (33).
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