"Nowadays, who knows how it works, really?”: Patrick Kane takes a subtle dig at current state of his former team Chicago Blackhawks

Patrick Kane of the Detroit Red Wings recently talked about Connor Bedard’s early career with the Chicago Blackhawks. Kane claimed players get much more attention now and that social media and constant tracking can be overwhelming.

"He’s probably bothered everywhere he goes," Kane said, referring to Bedard's experience (via The Athletic).

Kane's early years with the Blackhawks were different. The team was strong, and veterans supported him. He joined a team that was already improving. Bedard, however, has to lead a rebuilding team. The Blackhawks aren’t competitive yet, adding pressure on Bedard.

Kane had a strong start with 106 points in his first 110 games. Connor Bedard’s stats are close, with 99 points in the same number of games. However, Kane played for a better team. The Blackhawks signed players like Marian Hossa and Brian Campbell to support him. Bedard hasn't had that kind of help.

Kane said individual success is tough without team success. He had strong support, but Bedard doesn't yet. Kane wondered how teams work today.

“Obviously, the team back then — and I’m not saying it’s not that way now — but the team, the organization, wanted to win,” Kane said. “It was all about winning. We signed free agents, (Brian Campbell) and (Cristobal) Huet and (Marián) Hossa, and our younger guys were taking the next step. It was just the perfect storm for a team to come together and have that success. Nowadays, who knows how it works, really?”

Kane noted that expectations for Bedard are higher than ever. However, Bedard stays focused on the present, not the future.

"We’re all in here trying to win," he said.

The Blackhawks are rebuilding, so it will take time for them to become competitive again.

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Chicago Blackhawks lost 4-3 to Edmonton Oilers

The Chicago Blackhawks lost 4-3 to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday at United Center.

Chicago took a 2-0 lead in the first period. Teuvo Teravainen scored at 4:45, and Nick Foligno added a goal at 15:01.

In the second period, Edmonton cut the lead to 2-1. Vasily Podkolzin scored just 22 seconds in. Ryan Donato made it 3-1 for Chicago at 10:03.

Edmonton responded with Adam Henrique's tip-in goal at 15:49, making it 3-2. Corey Perry then tied it 3-3 at 17:30.

Zach Hyman scored the game-winning goal at 7:18 of the third period. He put in a rebound from Leon Draisaitl’s shot.

The Oilers won 4-3 despite 30 saves from Chicago Blackhawks goalie Arvid Soderblom.