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Blackhawks Veteran has High Praise for Promising Rookie Forward

The Chicago Blackhawks are a youth team that are hoping to have a more successful campaign this season after multiple years of finishing towards the bottom of the league over the course of its rebuild. Their hopes in this 2026-2027…

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 8:46 PM
Blackhawks Veteran has High Praise for Promising Rookie Forward
Key Things to Know
  • Blackhawks veteran Tyler Bertuzzi praised rookie forward Anton Frondell, describing him as the complete package.
  • Frondell is set to center Chicago's top line alongside Bertuzzi and Patrick Kane against the Utah Mammoth.
  • The 18-year-old rookie is filling the top-line center role while Connor Bedard recovers from an injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chicago Blackhawks veteran Tyler Bertuzzi praised 18-year-old rookie forward Anton Frondell, calling him the "complete package" for his forechecking and willingness to battle in dirty areas. Frondell was selected third overall in the 2025 NHL Draft and is slated to center the team's first line alongside Bertuzzi and Patrick Kane for their matchup against the Utah Mammoth.

The rookie is filling the first-line center role while franchise cornerstone Connor Bedard remains sidelined with an injury. Frondell recorded nine points in 12 games during a brief stint last season and is expected to contend for the Calder Trophy during his first full NHL campaign.

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