C Connor Bedard (2023, 1st, CHI) Part 6
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TLEH
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Crosby made his pre-season debut Sept 21st, 2005. He played against the Bruins. The score was 5-4, he had one assist.
After 3 pre-season games he had 1 goal and 1 assist. The goal coming on a 5 on 3.
Dack
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Very clearly needed AHL time.
Dan Patrick
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While I think it's a steep upwards battle to argue Bedard at this point in his career is better than a few players left off the list, his placement on it likely did exactly what they were hoping for which is get people to talk about the list.
ColbyChaos
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There will probably be some other overrated player that will raise more eyebrows rated higher
FDBluth
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that lateral movement is incredible. I know it's only preseason but even most NHLers would only try this kind of move in pickup hockey. this kid is going to be fun to watch. his bag of tricks seems endless.
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Malaka
you know, **** it, let’s just not think so much
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jj cale
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Ah, the expected hot takes judgement have arrived like the expected clockwork after 2 less then stellsar presason games.
A genuine HF classic.
A genuine HF classic.
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TLEH
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Petes2424
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The amount of pressure people are putting on him is insane. It’ll come but it’s going to come naturally, as he fills out physically. Unfortunately we’re gonna have morons calling him a “bust”during the year, and that’s just ridiculous. 18 year olds don’t normally show the flashes he does.
He’s probably going to be much closer as a rookie, to what Jack Hughes was, than to what McDavid was.. I’ve watched 3 complete games now. The last two against a Detroit team playing mostly young players, especially on the blue line, and yes, it’s true… he has a couple of moments where you see something special, but then you don’t hear anything from him for a period. Most of his moments are on the man advantage too. And yes, his goal was an empty netter. That doesn’t mean he’s not gonna be a super star player though.
Those few inches McDavid had at 18 compared to Bedard, is huge. When you watched McDavid in his first preseason, it was him making plays left and right. That’s just not the case with Bedard, but it doesn’t mean anything long term. It’s just physical nature. He needs to fill out. Just like Jack Hughes had to. You can see how great he’s gonna be when they’re on the PP, but 5x5 he struggles some. He’s learning to play in a league where there’s no space out there.
He’ll get better every game as he physically matures, and gains experience playing against NHL talent... Give the kid a break. He’s not a bust if he’s not McDavid right off the bat.
He’s probably going to be much closer as a rookie, to what Jack Hughes was, than to what McDavid was.. I’ve watched 3 complete games now. The last two against a Detroit team playing mostly young players, especially on the blue line, and yes, it’s true… he has a couple of moments where you see something special, but then you don’t hear anything from him for a period. Most of his moments are on the man advantage too. And yes, his goal was an empty netter. That doesn’t mean he’s not gonna be a super star player though.
Those few inches McDavid had at 18 compared to Bedard, is huge. When you watched McDavid in his first preseason, it was him making plays left and right. That’s just not the case with Bedard, but it doesn’t mean anything long term. It’s just physical nature. He needs to fill out. Just like Jack Hughes had to. You can see how great he’s gonna be when they’re on the PP, but 5x5 he struggles some. He’s learning to play in a league where there’s no space out there.
He’ll get better every game as he physically matures, and gains experience playing against NHL talent... Give the kid a break. He’s not a bust if he’s not McDavid right off the bat.
CallMeShaft
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After 3 pre-season games, Bedard has 1 goal and 4 assists.
Bedard out here embarrassing 18yo Sid.
ColbyChaos
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Panthaz89
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He's not going to get pushed around like Hughes did in his first year...too good at evading hits.
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