"The standout player so far for me during the preseason has to be Oliver Moore, scoring a beauty of a goal against St Louis, and showcasing that blistering speed he is known for. Having four assists during his brief stint with the Hawks last season wasn't enough to show us what we really want to know about Oliver Moore, but his preseason performances so far have proved why he is a pending superstar."
"As far as being a top line player goes, Moore still has lots to brush up on, but with the work Bedard put in over the offseason concerning speed and explosiveness, there is nobody better on the ice when it comes to changing the speed of the game than Oliver Moore, and pairing the two up next season could be a recipe for some serious success, and could be exactly what Bedard needs for a major breakout season."
Connor Bedard enters his third NHL season without a settled top-line partner. Oliver Moore, a 2023 first-round pick, returned to the University of Minnesota and joined Chicago for late-season games alongside Sam Rinzel. Moore has impressed in preseason with a highlight goal against St Louis and evident blistering speed. He recorded four assists in a brief late-season stint and demonstrates quick puck movement and strong zone entry. New head coach Jeff Blashill appears set to assign veterans defined roles while giving prospects roster opportunities. Pairing Bedard and Moore could accelerate game speed and boost scoring potential if Moore refines his top-line readiness.
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