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NHL Notebook: Bedard returns for Chicago, and is Rick Tocchet on the hot seat?

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By David Quadrelli · Canucks Army

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 9:17 PM

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Connor Bedard will make his season debut for Chicago while Rick Tocchet faces mounting pressure in Philadelphia.
Bedard returns approximately one month ahead of schedule after recovering from July shoulder surgery.
CanucksArmy argues Tocchet faces intense pressure as head coach of the winless 0-5-2 Philadelphia Flyers.

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Connor Bedard is scheduled to make his season debut for the Chicago Blackhawks against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night after missing six games. The 21-year-old center returns roughly one month ahead of schedule following July shoulder surgery, head coach Jeff Blashill announced.

Meanwhile, CanucksArmy questions whether Philadelphia Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet is on the hot seat after a winless 0-5-2 start to his second season. The writer notes Tocchet is in the second season of a lucrative five-year contract signed after departing Vancouver.

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