Prospect Info: Bedard Topic 2

[No Fun Shogun]

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Prospect Info: - Connor Bedard - 2023 1st - C, Regina

Might as well get this started. Let's get some video, and some discussion going here. Hawks will bring in a top line winger to play with him. They have to spend cap space anyway. They will have an exciting top line and power play, but still be terrible, by giving up a shitload of goals. Should...

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[EbonyRaptor]

There can never be too much said about Bedsy.

 

[TLEH]

Yes you're correct @Pez68 .. hip should be considered. Ill reserve judgement.

 

[clydesdale line]

Feels so good to hear him say "#98 for the CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS"

 

[clydesdale line]

I also love that Bedard is very loyal (he wanted to stay with Regina and not get traded to Kamloops during the Memorial Cup run). I need your sauces to break the 10 year deal in the future @Rooh

 

[EddieTheEagle]

This deserves a better thread title. Let's not be disrespecting Bedsy alreadsy.

 

[Chuck Testa]

So, I was wondering how many times you all piss in the run of a day?

JUST KIDDING MODS (making light of the derailment of the last thread)

Seriously, can't wait to see how this kid fares against NHLers. Have the Hawks ever had a player with as lethal of a shot as Bedard's? I know Bobby Hull's shot was lethal in his day but you know what I'm getting at. His shot was lethal/powerful comparatively to other players in his day.

This kid has pinpoint accuracy and I LOVE the fact that he seems keen to fire pucks on net. Far too many times in recent years I found the Hawks tried too hard to make the pretty play and passed up on shooting opportunities because of it. With #98 on the ice, I don't think that will be a worry any longer.

 

[shakes the clown]

So, I was wondering how many times you all piss in the run of a day?

JUST KIDDING MODS (making light of the derailment of the last thread)

Seriously, can't wait to see how this kid fares against NHLers. Have the Hawks ever had a player with as lethal of a shot as Bedard's? I know Bobby Hull's shot was lethal in his day but you know what I'm getting at. His shot was lethal/powerful comparatively to other players in his day.

This kid has pinpoint accuracy and I LOVE the fact that he seems keen to fire pucks on net. Far too many times in recent years I found the Hawks tried too hard to make the pretty play and passed up on shooting opportunities because of it. With #98 on the ice, I don't think that will be a worry any longer.

no team in the NHL has ever had a player with as lethal a shot as Bedards. Been saying that for months and I stand by it.

 

[CallMeShaft]

Shogun made a #2 for this topic.

 

[piteus]

If Justin Fields keeps struggling, Bedard can take the city over by 2024. Neither the Cubs, Sox, nor Bulls have "it" players in their roster.

 

[BK]

I feel bad for goalies going against his shot. Even watching replays it is extremely difficult to read. On top of this, goalies will almost naturally be off angle for others due to his shot and how he angles it. Rebounds will be plentiful.

Thank the hockey gods and uncle Jerry, we landed him.

 

[piteus]

I feel bad for goalies going against his shot. Even watching replays it is extremely difficult to read. On top of this, goalies will almost naturally be off angle for others due to his shot and how he angles it. Rebounds will be plentiful.

Thank the hockey gods and uncle Jerry, we landed him.

Yep. That's why it's imperative to find a young vacuum player in front of the net for Bedard going forward ... preferably one with a bit of size to give some protection as well. There's going to be a ton of rebounds. On Bedard's hat trick, the goalies barely reacted. You can tell his release is too quick or wrister is very deceptive. It could be both. Whatever it is, Bedard shot is more than just fast and heavy.

 

[Joemoe]

I am excited to watch his goals in the NHL and still not understand how he scored. His shot confuses my brain.

 

[BK]

Yep. That's why it's imperative to find a young vacuum player in front of the net for Bedard going forward ... preferably one with a bit of size to give some protection as well. There's going to be a ton of rebounds. On Bedard's hat trick, the goalies barely reacted. You can tell his release is too quick or wrister is very deceptive. It could be both. Whatever it is, Bedard shot is more than just fast and heavy.

It is both when it comes to his shot and from what I have seen he rarely if ever telegraphs it.

 

[Larmer83]

I feel bad for goalies going against his shot. Even watching replays it is extremely difficult to read. On top of this, goalies will almost naturally be off angle for others due to his shot and how he angles it. Rebounds will be plentiful.

Thank the hockey gods and uncle Jerry, we landed him.

Would that include Hawks goalies? There should be some benefit from practicing against Bedard. I'm not sure if that's been discussed here.

 

[BK]

Would that include Hawks goalies? There should be some benefit from practicing against Bedard. I'm not sure if that's been discussed here.

It will but he has a unique release. I am pumped to see him snipe NHL goalies.

 

[Malaka]

Feels so good to hear him say "#98 for the CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS"

Are we certain he won’t refuse to play for us?

 

[authentic]

It is both when it comes to his shot and from what I have seen he rarely if ever telegraphs it.

His release is also incredibly quick. Reminds me of a Semin/Sakic hybrid

 

[BK]

His release is also incredibly quick. Reminds me of a Semin/Sakic hybrid

It is quick like that for sure, but it is the angle change dynamic that really pushes it over the top.

 

[yzerman]

Bedard is like Paul Kariya on steroids and with Ovechkin/Matthews realese not that bad of a player.10e of october can not come fast enough.

 

[authentic]

It is quick like that for sure, but it is the angle change dynamic that really pushes it over the top.

Yep, actually that's where his shot is like Matthews in a way but even more deceptive it seems

 

[Pez68]

I feel bad for goalies going against his shot. Even watching replays it is extremely difficult to read. On top of this, goalies will almost naturally be off angle for others due to his shot and how he angles it. Rebounds will be plentiful.

Thank the hockey gods and uncle Jerry, we landed him.

I've never seen a player able to drag the puck and change the angle of the shot as drastically as Bedard does, in all my decades of watching, playing, and coaching this sport. Not only that, but it has no effect on his release or accuracy. It's uncanny. It goes exactly where he wants it, with a lightning quick release, almost every time.

I can change the angle on my shot about 10% of what Bedard can, and I know how much that bothers even goalies that played at high levels(D1, Junior A, etc.) His shooting is just next level ridiculous. He might end up being one of the best pure goal scorers of all time. He is DeBrincat on steroids, and DeBrincat has a phenomenal shot and release. It's an entirely different animal from Ovechkin, as well. I've just never seen anything like it.

 

[wladyslaw]

I've never seen a player able to drag the puck and change the angle of the shot as drastically as Bedard does, in all my decades of watching, playing, and coaching this sport. Not only that, but it has no effect on his release or accuracy. It's uncanny. It goes exactly where he wants it, with a lightning quick release, almost every time.

I can change the angle on my shot about 10% of what Bedard can, and I know how much that bothers even goalies that played at high levels(D1, Junior A, etc.) His shooting is just next level ridiculous. He might end up being one of the best pure goal scorers of all time. He is DeBrincat on steroids, and DeBrincat has a phenomenal shot and release. It's an entirely different animal from Ovechkin, as well. I've just never seen anything like it.

ALL of that + Pinpoint accuracy!!!!

I really think the guy could win the All-star accuracy competition w a defender on him versus half the guys in it w/ NO defender on them... Crazy good shot...

Couple friends asked me pre draft if there was any chance Bedard would be Bust.... I said no... cuz His Shot/release/accuracy is Better than anyone's I have ever seen... if kid ONLY played PP - he probably leads team in scoring.

Kid is gonna hurt a lot of D men/ and screeners as well- cuz they CANNOT react fast enough to dodge his shots

 

[cassac]

If Justin Fields keeps struggling, Bedard can take the city over by 2024. Neither the Cubs, Sox, nor Bulls have "it" players in their roster.

I think PCA can be an "it" player for the Cubs.

 

[cassac]

I've never seen a player able to drag the puck and change the angle of the shot as drastically as Bedard does, in all my decades of watching, playing, and coaching this sport. Not only that, but it has no effect on his release or accuracy. It's uncanny. It goes exactly where he wants it, with a lightning quick release, almost every time.

I can change the angle on my shot about 10% of what Bedard can, and I know how much that bothers even goalies that played at high levels(D1, Junior A, etc.) His shooting is just next level ridiculous. He might end up being one of the best pure goal scorers of all time. He is DeBrincat on steroids, and DeBrincat has a phenomenal shot and release. It's an entirely different animal from Ovechkin, as well. I've just never seen anything like it.

The other advantage that Bedard has over an Ovie or DeBrincat is being able to create the space to get that amazing shot off. A lot of great goal scorers need that playmaker to get the puck on their stick and Bedard just makes it happen himself.