Connor Bedard is after one thing in this season.
The Blackhawks forward says it is making the playoffs.
He repeated this in a media session on Thursday.
Bedard declared playoffs are the single goal for the team now.
He also mentioned Carlsson’s new contract has no to do with his own contract talks with Chicago.
The 19-year-old sealed a long-term deal with the Blackhawks not long ago.
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