Chicago Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard joined his teammates on the ice ahead of practice Tuesday, a promising sign for the team as it builds toward its home opener against the St. Louis Blues. His participation raised eyebrows after Patrick Kane shared his take on Bedard's health, adding outside scrutiny to the situation.

The Blackhawks have been working through injury updates and roster decisions heading into the home opener. Bedard's status continues to draw focus for the team and its fans as Chicago aims to get going on solid footing.