With that said, let’s look at some projected forward lines, sans Bedard but with the new additions to the roster. Frondell also usurped Nazar in the second line center role at the end of last season, so I believe the top line center role will be his. 2nd line thoughtsBertuzzi – Nazar – LardisIt’s possible Nazar earns the top line center spot after all. Greene is versatile in that he can play center or wing, and he prides himself on his two-way game. This is my best guess at the forwards lines for the Blackhawks to start the 2026-27 season, while they wait for the return of Bedard in early November.