Frondell Steps Into Blackhawks' Center Role | Chicago News

Anton Frondell is poised to take on a pivotal role with the Blackhawks, stepping into the first-line center spot while Connor Bedard recovers — a challenge he’s embracing with grit and focus. Though he only recently transitioned to center, Frondell showed promise with nine points in 12 games last season but struggled with faceoffs and defense. This summer, he’s been laser-focused on improving: studying elite centers like Barkov, crushing sprints to boost explosiveness, and refining his timing and power at faceoffs. Standing at 6’1” and 209 lbs, his physicality gives him an edge as a power forward — a rare trait among the team’s young core. Training with Swedish prospects has helped him regain game rhythm before camp, and despite Calder Trophy buzz and pressure to compete with veteran Patrick Kane, Frondell remains calm — even finding solace in tennis. With his strong shot, puck protection, and defensive awareness, he’s primed to carve out a key role alongside Kane and earn that coveted center spot come training camp. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2105ce8d0ce07bed