Connor Bedard enters his second season with the Chicago Blackhawks where they'll face the Utah Hockey Club in their NHL debut on Tuesday, October 8.

Analyzing Tuesday’s Chicago Blackhawks at Utah Hockey Club odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

As mentioned, Connor Bedard was drafted first overall in 2023. He hails from the city of North Vancouver, British Columbia, and he is projected to be the greatest thing in hockey since the curved stick blade. The 19-year-old center has a lethal shot, but that’s far from his only weapon — he’s also an elite playmaker.