The Chicago Blackhawks took on the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. The game was noteworthy as it marked the first time Connor Bedard played in his hometown as an NHL player. However, it also caught headlines as the Blackhawks surprisingly benched Taylor Hall.

Richardson defended the move, following the Blackhawks' 4-1 loss to the Canucks. "I know he's been frustrated. I don't want the frustration to lead too long. So maybe it was a goo

Taylor Hall's remarks to the media made it clear that the Chicago Blackhawks could not have handled scratching him from the lineup much worse.