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Blackhawks Veteran Has High Praise for Top Rookie

The Chicago Blackhawks have finally started to get their season going with the return of their captain, Connor Bedard, into the lineup. The Blackhawks have won consecutive games for the first time in this campaign with a 4-3 overtime victory…

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 7:28 PM
Blackhawks Veteran Has High Praise for Top Rookie
Key Things to Know
  • Teuvo Teravainen praised rookie Anton Frondell, noting the 19-year-old effectively plays "old guy hockey" with his two-way style.
  • Frondell leads the Blackhawks and all NHL rookies in scoring with one goal and five assists through eight games.
  • Head coach Jeff Blashill has tasked Frondell's second line with shutting down opposing top units.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chicago Blackhawks veteran forward Teuvo Teravainen praised 19-year-old rookie center Anton Frondell, remarking that he can "play old guy hockey" due to his strong two-way game. Frondell has been centering Chicago's second line alongside Teravainen and Tyler Bertuzzi, frequently matching up against opposing top lines.

Frondell currently paces the Blackhawks and leads all NHL rookies in production with six points in eight games. Writer Justin Lynch argues that Frondell deserves greater consideration alongside early Calder Trophy favorites Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg.

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