Connor Bedard wants one objective from this season.
The Blackhawks forward says it is reaching the playoffs.
He repeated this during a media session on Thursday.
Bedard said playoffs are the only goal for the team at present.
He also noted Carlsson’s new contract has nothing to do with his own contract talks with Chicago.
The 19-year-old inked a extended deal with the Blackhawks recently.
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