C Connor Bedard - Regina Pats, WHL (2023 Draft) Part 2

[Nash]

I see posters pointing out how much faster McDavid was, or how small Bedard is, and they look at this as flaws for Bedard to become a pro. I'm not putting these expectations on Bedard, but I wonder what some of these posters would say about how fast Gretzky was, or slight of build, or how his shot wasn't even hard. What makes Bedard seem so exceptional to me is that in spite of not being the fastest or biggest guy, he is so smart offensively. Yes his start of the season was slow, but his underlying numbers were exceptional.

He is an exceptional player and will continue to develop. I personally think he will develop into a generational player. And lets wait and see where his stats are at the end of the season, because if he keeps playing the way he has the last handful of games, his numbers will bear out why so many are bullish on him.

 

[ORRFForever]

I see posters pointing out how much faster McDavid was, or how small Bedard is, and they look at this as flaws for Bedard to become a pro. I'm not putting these expectations on Bedard, but I wonder what some of these posters would say about how fast Gretzky was, or slight of build, or how his shot wasn't even hard. What makes Bedard seem so exceptional to me is that in spite of not being the fastest or biggest guy, he is so smart offensively. Yes his start of the season was slow, but his underlying numbers were exceptional.

He is an exceptional player and will continue to develop. I personally think he will develop into a generational player. And lets wait and see where his stats are at the end of the season, because if he keeps playing the way he has the last handful of games, his numbers will bear out why so many are bullish on him.

Bedard will be more than fine. Don't worry about it.

 

[TT1]

Bedard is closer to Marchand than to Crosby or McDavid

 

[ORRFForever]

A goal and an assist for the kid.

 

[Sweetpotato]

I see posters pointing out how much faster McDavid was, or how small Bedard is, and they look at this as flaws for Bedard to become a pro. I'm not putting these expectations on Bedard, but I wonder what some of these posters would say about how fast Gretzky was, or slight of build, or how his shot wasn't even hard. What makes Bedard seem so exceptional to me is that in spite of not being the fastest or biggest guy, he is so smart offensively. Yes his start of the season was slow, but his underlying numbers were exceptional.

He is an exceptional player and will continue to develop. I personally think he will develop into a generational player. And lets wait and see where his stats are at the end of the season, because if he keeps playing the way he has the last handful of games, his numbers will bear out why so many are bullish on him.

He is the most talented and intelligent prospect FOR HIS AGE I have seen. That's not to say he'll be as good as McDavid but in terms of stick handling, shot and hockey IQ at both ends he's farther along. McDavid I would say is a better playmaker but Bedard is no slouch.

That said Im a 92 so I wasn't around for Gretz, Lemieux or Lindros.

 

[ORRFForever]

Goal and TWO assists. 8 minutes left.

 

[ORRFForever]

1 Goal and THREE assists. Kid has his confidence back. Nice to see.

 

[BigRangy]

18 points in 6 games sandwiching the juniors break

I want to see this continue

 

[canadianmagpie]

I went to a Pats game earlier this year. When other players missed the net and hit the glass with their shots, it was a dull thud. When Bedard missed the net, it was a loud crack. It just highlighted to me the difference in the shot which is NHL ready.

 

[Gold Standard]

Tune in for some 1OA highlight reel goals and apples.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Greig vs Bedard should be exciting.

 

[canadianmagpie]

Tune in for some 1OA highlight reel goals and apples.

Already one point.

 

[ORRFForever]

Already one point.

You beat me to it. Grrrrr.

 

[Dominance]

Anybody watching the game - you’ll know exactly what I mean when I say WOW, that play off the rush!

 

[ORRFForever]

Delete

 

[covfefe]

Anybody watching the game - you’ll know exactly what I mean when I say WOW, that play off the rush!

Yeah, that was sick. He’s simply on a heater right now

 

[Jimmy Hoots]

All tools, no toolbox.

 

[ORRFForever]

All tools, no toolbox.

Are you saying he's too small?

 

[barabas21]

All tools, no toolbox.

This is my favourite thing when a prospects game is televised, you get these absurd hot takes.

 

[Dominance]

Are you saying he's too small?

This is my favourite thing when a prospects game is televised, you get these absurd hot takes.

Nah, blatant trolling when Bedard has been completely dominant tonight.

 

[Jimmy Hoots]

This is my favourite thing when a prospects game is televised, you get these absurd hot takes.

I don't even really know what it means, I just like saying it.

 

[barabas21]

I don't even really know what it means, I just like saying it.

I genuinely respect that you admitted that lol. Cheers

 

[ORRFForever]

I don't even really know what it means, I just like saying it.

Fair enough.

 

[ORRFForever]

Point # 2.

 

[Jimmy Hoots]

I don't think he's built for the playoffs.