Chicago fans will also hope Bedard doesn't come back any worse for wear from his absence. The Blackhawks will still have to provide some updates on Bedard eventually, although hockey injury updates are often less specific than fans would like. For now, it's fingers crossed for Bedard from all Chicagoans.

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