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Gary Bettman Officially Removes The Chicago Blackhawks From The All-Star Game

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Samer Dagher
January 22, 2024  (3:33 PM)
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Rookie forward Connor Bedard of the Chicago Blackhawks
Photo credit: CBS News

With Connor Bedard and Jack Eichel sidelined due to injuries, they won't be able to participate in the upcoming NHL All-Star Weekend in Toronto. The NHL has taken action and have replaced them which is causing a stir on social media.

NHL Announces Replacements for Bedard and Eichel at All-Star Weekend

The NHL just revealed that Vincent Trocheck of the New York Rangers and Kyle Connor of the Winnipeg Jets will step in to fill the injured slots.

According to the NHL's official statement:

The National Hockey League announced today that New York Rangers forward Vincent Trocheck and Winnipeg Jets forward Kyle Connor have been added to the roster for 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend replacing injured players Jack Eichel of the Vegas Golden Knights and Connor Bedard of the Chicago Blackhawks.

Trocheck, a key player for the Metropolitan Division-leading Rangers, has an impressive season record of 15 goals, 29 assists, totaling 44 points in 46 games. On the other hand, Connor, making his second All-Star Game appearance, boasts 18 goals and 11 assists in 28 games for the Central Division-leading Winnipeg Jets.

With Bedard out, the Chicago Blackhawks won't have a representative at the event, causing a stir in the Windy City. Keep an eye out for potential NHL decisions to address the situation and invite another player from the Blackhawks.

Stay tuned for more updates!

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