Pittsburgh Hockey Insider has no direct affiliation to the Pittsburgh Penguins, NHL or NHLPA
HOCKEYUNPLUGGED  |  NHL  |  NEWS

Connor Bedard to receive first fine of his career for breaking league rule


PUBLICATION
Josh Tupper
October 10, 2023  (9:31 PM)
SHARE THIS STORY

Tonight, Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard is making his debut in the National Hockey League against the Pittsburgh Penguins and it appears that he's already broken a rule and will likely find himself in a bit of trouble.

It is tradition that a rookie ahead in their first NHL game go for a solo lap at the start of warm-ups as the rest of the team waits in the tunnel allowing the player to soak in the moment.
When Connor Bedard and fellow Blackhawks rookie Kevin Korchinski hit the ice for the warm-up, neither player wore a helmet, which is required by the NHL rule book. Because they didn't wear a helmet, both Bedard and Korchinski will likely receive a fine from the National Hockey League on Wednesday morning.
There's a good chance that the Blackhawks told both Bedard and Korchinski they could take rookie lap without their helmets and that they would cover the fine from the league.
Previously on HockeyUnplugged
Young forward struck in the head by a slapshot, making for a scary scene in Tampa
Vancouver Canucks allow player to pursue his own trade
Canucks accused of poor medical care by player agent
POLL
OCTOBRE 10   |   278 ANSWERS
Connor Bedard to receive first fine of his career for breaking league rule

Will Bedard win the Calder Trophy?

Yes12946.4 %
No, someone else like Fantilli or Cooley will6222.3 %
Unsure4917.6 %
See Results3813.7 %
List of polls

HOCKEYUNPLUGGED
COPYRIGHT @2026 - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
TERMS OF SERVICE - PRIVACY POLICY - COOKIE POLICY
RSS FEED - SITEMAP - ROBOTS.TXT