Count Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard as being among those impressed with the NHL debut of San Jose Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini last week. Celebrini, the top pick in this year’s NHL draft,

Former Boston University star Macklin Celebrini will be out until at least Thursday with a lower body injury. Read more on Boston.com.

The question in the offseason for the Chicago Blackhawks front office was how could they better support Connor Bedard. In Year 2, perhaps the question should be how is he better at supporting everyone else.

The Hawks have surrounded their teenage superstar with more talent this season, but still not a ton of it. That means they'll still be dependent on him to lead their climb up the NHL standings.

Every once in a while, a young hockey player bursts onto the scene ready to make their mark. The highly-touted Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard is one of them.