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Blackhawks Beat: Four Hawks candidates to replace Connor Bedard in the All-Star Game

January 12, 2024

Jan 5, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (16) celebrates his goal against the New Jersey Devils during the first period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Happy Friday, Blackhawks fans and CHGO Diehards.
I hope you're staying safe and warm from Snowmageddon '24. Welcome to another edition of my weekly Blackhawks Beat, an exclusive for Diehards like you. Make sure to check out Greg Boysen and Mario Tirabassi's weekly Rebuild Report when you're done here.
Now onto the Blackhawks Beat.
Earlier this week, the Blackhawks announced that star rookie Connor Bedard would miss the next 6-8 weeks after undergoing surgery on his broken jaw. That timelines keeps him out of the All-Star Game, and while the Hawks aren't guaranteed a replacement, here are four candidates who could get the nod.
Jason Dickinson
42 GP - 14 G, 7 A, 21 points
Dickinson, who ...

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