Chicago Blackhawks

Center depth creates lineup dilemma while Bedard is out

Center depth creates lineup dilemma while Bedard is out

Chicago has an unusual surplus of centers in Frondell, Kantserov, Nazar, Moore and Greene while Bedard recovers. The staff continues experimenting with combinations, including the late Kantserov-Nazar-Kane line in Utah, while Mangiapane's injury increases the need to balance center depth with wing coverage.

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Updated Oct 3, 2026