BLOG: Bedard Learning from Foligno on First Line in Blackhawks’ Morning Skate

“I think the older guys will help him with that and it seems like he does that,” Richardson said. “So, I’m not really worried with that, and I do like fire, so as long as it doesn’t get away from his next shift, I’m okay with it.” 

A veteran leader that Bedard continues to lean on throughout the season is Nick Foligno. As the two skated together earlier on in the season, Richardson put the two back together on the first line with Philipp Kurashev in the team’s morning skate on Tuesday ahead of the contest against the Seattle Kraken. 

For Bedard, he knows the toughness that Foligno can bring to the line and also bring some spark from their recent chemistry. 

“It should be good with how hard he plays and of course, his skill set,” Bedard said. “So, it should be good, and obviously [we have] a little chemistry from a few games we play together, hopefully.”