Connor Bedard seeks one goal in this season.
The Chicago Blackhawks forward says it is reaching the playoffs.
He echoed this in a media session on Thursday.
Bedard said playoffs are the only goal for the team now.
He also said Carlsson’s new contract has no to do with his own contract talks with Chicago.
The 19-year-old sealed a extended deal with the Blackhawks recently.
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