Plus, their best player on the team, Connor Bedard, will be out until early November after having offseason shoulder surgery. Lardis earned himself a promotion in the lineup; he ended the season playing on Bedard’s wing. Greene is also versatile in that he can play center or wing, as well as up and down in the lineup. Mar 9, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar (91) celebrates after scoring a game winning goal against the Utah Mammoth in overtime at United Center. The six forwards highlighted above all have tons of potential and will be young players to watch this coming season.