Mackenzie Blackwood's 'Prove It' Season and Bednar's Lame-Duck Status

Blackwood needs to reclaim the crease after a down year. Wedgewood's ascension and Bednar's job security are tied to goaltending performance. A new article directly addresses Bednar's lame-duck status and Sakic's non-answers on Lehkonen, reinforcing Cup-or-bust pressure. Nabokov's development timeline adds pressure. No new updates from today's reading.