So, no, Kurashev doesn’t feel like he’s auditioning to be Connor Bedard’s long-term wingman. He’s not looking that far ahead. He can’t. “Obviously, playing with Connor is a great ...

The move back to center hasn’t fazed Kurashev. Even as Bedard’s winger, he assumed more of the defensive responsibilities usually assigned to the pivot while Bedard focused on his offense.

Philipp Kurashev’s chemistry with Connor Bedard bodes well for him and Blackhawks Kurashev has six points in his first seven games this season while emerging as an impactful puck retriever and ...

Kurashev has enjoyed a breakout season on Bedard's wing, tallying 31 of his career-high 40 points to date with the rookie phenom beside him. He'll face significantly renewed competition for the ...

Lukas Reichel joined Connor Bedard and Philipp Kurashev on the top line during Chicago Blackhawks practice Tuesday at Fifth Third Arena, a preview of that line playing together against the St ...

Philipp Kurashev (wrist) and Colin Blackwell (lower body) practiced with the Blackhawks on Monday, but Taylor Hall’s shoulder is “week-to-week. ... Connor Bedard’s line shuffles — again.

Connor Bedard on chemistry with linemate and pal Philipp Kurashev. And Bedard has seemed committed to a 200-foot-game, hustling to backcheck and be in position when Chicago doesn't have puck.

Philipp Kurashev emerged as a top-six forward in 2023-24 and found himself paired with Connor Bedard on the Blackhawks' top line. He posted an impressive 54 points in 75 games and came just two ...

Connor Bedard is the future of this organization and everybody knows it. They want to build around him. Having a good young player like Philipp Kurashev as one of the building blocks looks like it ...

Bedard fired his his third goal of the season off a nifty pass from Foligno to tie it at 2 late in the first. For the game, the Kurashev-Bedard-Foligno line had six shots on goal and attempted 11 ...

Philipp Kurashev had a nice night — and it’s about time. Pat Maroon’s back pain meant Kurashev was back in the lineup, ... Connor Bedard has enjoyed his lack of line dancing.

Ducks can’t keep up with Connor Bedard, Blackhawks in lopsided loss The 18-year-old rookie has a goal and four assists to set his single-game high in points, Philipp Kurashev adds two goals and ...