Connor Bedard received two misconduct penalties recently

Connor Bedard of the Chicago Blackhawks received two 10-minute misconduct penalties recently. The first was for abuse of officials during a game against San Jose, likely due to accumulated comments. The second, against Vancouver, was unexpected as it followed a physical altercation. Nick Suzuki of the Montreal Canadiens is performing well, contributing significantly to his team's success. He has scored 17 points in his last 10 games, raising questions about his potential inclusion in the Olympic roster. The NHL is set to meet with junior leagues to discuss the impact of recent rule changes on American players. There is speculation about whether the CHL might consider U.S.-born players as imports, though this could complicate matters due to existing U.S.-based teams.