Knies to Blackhawks: Ideal Linemate for Bedard

0:00On March 25th, the Chicago Black Hawk see Matthew Nees as the ideal linemate for star Connor Bedard, even after two recent trade talks with the Toronto Maple Leafs fell apart. At 23 years old, the 6 foot 3, 232 pound winger bring size, skill, and physicality to the eyes, making him a top. Target for General Manager Kyle Davidson, this offseason, Nees signed a six year contract last June, with an average annual value of $7.75 million. A smart deal that looks even better, as the salary cap rises, despite Toronto's tough season and his own knee injury, he's not 20 goals and 39 assists and 69 games is here, shifting from, scored to playmaker after a strong 29 goals and 29 assists last season. Fans and analysts love how Nees meshes with Elite Talent, having thrived alongside Austin Matthews and Mitch Marner in Toronto. His strength and puck battles and net front presence would handle the gritty work, freeing

1:01Bedard to focus on his shot while protecting young prospects, like Anton Frandel, acquiring him won't be cheap, likely starting with rookie Nick Lardis plus draft picks, especially after Lardis impressed with a goal into assists. In 14 minutes during Tuesday's 4-3 win over the New York Islanders, Still, Ashton's out-over-pricier options like Jason Robertson, who seems locked in Dallas, Davidson has the assets to accelerate the rebuild, and pairing Nees with Bedard could spark real excitement for Black Hawk's fans heading into next season. This has been NHL News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with the story.