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

[JotAlan]

If Yager and Heidt had played this season in the same league as Bedard, how would they do?

 

[Dominance]

If Yager and Heidt had played this season in the same league as Bedard, how would they do?

Their production would have been greatly increased, without the slightest doubt.

Would they have scored on a similar level? Bedard is a master of generating offensive chances. If they played together, it’s not impossible. They’re very good.

 

[JotAlan]

Their production would have been greatly increased, without the slightest doubt.

Would they have scored on a similar level? Bedard is a master of generating offensive chances. If they played together, it’s not impossible. They’re very good.

I also believe that they would not produce at a similar level. But in your opinion what would their production be like, more or less in points?

 

[Dominance]

I also believe that they would not produce at a similar level. But in your opinion what would their production be like, more or less in points?

Significantly more. Each would have pushed 2.0 P/G, I believe.

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

Between Bedard, Savoie, Guenther, Sillinger, Lambos, and others, I'm more excited for the upcoming WHL season than I've ever been before.

 

[Daneurism]

It's spooky how effortlessly he dominates competition 2-3 years older than him. He picks up so much speed with his crossovers.

 

[Dominance]

It's spooky how effortlessly he dominates competition 2-3 years older than him. He picks up so much speed with his crossovers.

The skating, hands, and shot are on a ridiculous level. He could be dumb as a door nail and still be a sure bet to score 30 at the NHL level. Unfortunately for all but one team, he’s got vision and drive to back it up.

 

[Daneurism]

Watching Bedard highlights reminds me of of McDavid in minor midget, in that they're so effortlessly better than everyone else, that you know the best is yet to come when they're properly challenged.

 

[EXTRAS]

Bedard drafted by the Regina Pats of the WHL.

He is from North Vancouver.

Boy would I ever be PISSED if I was from North Van and had to spend my 15-16-17 years in gross Regina, Saskatchewan. This is one of the few instances I may try to force a trade if I was a superstar junior hockey player.

 

[Newfoundland]

Bedard drafted by the Regina Pats of the WHL.

He is from North Vancouver.

Boy would I ever be PISSED if I was from North Van and had to spend my 15-16-17 years in gross Regina, Saskatchewan. This is one of the few instances I may try to force a trade if I was a superstar junior hockey player.

Whats wrong with Regina? Its not a small city or anything.

 

[Breakfast of Champs]

Bedard drafted by the Regina Pats of the WHL.

He is from North Vancouver.

Boy would I ever be PISSED if I was from North Van and had to spend my 15-16-17 years in gross Regina, Saskatchewan. This is one of the few instances I may try to force a trade if I was a superstar junior hockey player.

Bedard didn't have to apply for exceptional status, if he didn't want to go to any teams he had options. Then again, his 15-17 year old years will probably be a bit different than yours were seeing as how he is already a national hockey sensation and trying to play at the highest jr level in Canada as an under-aged player. Doesn't seem like the worst situation for a kid likely eyeing an NHL future.

 

[LeProspector]

Bedard drafted by the Regina Pats of the WHL.

He is from North Vancouver.

Boy would I ever be PISSED if I was from North Van and had to spend my 15-16-17 years in gross Regina, Saskatchewan. This is one of the few instances I may try to force a trade if I was a superstar junior hockey player.

Since he applied for Exceptional status, he has to play for Regina, one of the rules of applying for ES is you have to report to whatever team drafts you.
Regina is one of the WHL’s best run teams anyway so i’m sure he’s okay with it.

 

[wetcoast]

Bedard drafted by the Regina Pats of the WHL.

He is from North Vancouver.

Boy would I ever be PISSED if I was from North Van and had to spend my 15-16-17 years in gross Regina, Saskatchewan. This is one of the few instances I may try to force a trade if I was a superstar junior hockey player.

I guess it's a good thing that he is Connor Bedard and you aren't?

 

[hbk]

Bedard drafted by the Regina Pats of the WHL.

He is from North Vancouver.

Boy would I ever be PISSED if I was from North Van and had to spend my 15-16-17 years in gross Regina, Saskatchewan. This is one of the few instances I may try to force a trade if I was a superstar junior hockey player.

Regina is actually a metropolis compared to some other WHL locations.

 

[Newfoundland]

Regina is actually a metropolis compared to some other WHL locations.

guy sounds pretty stuck up to me

 

[hbk]

guy sounds pretty stuck up to me

I would have called him something worse. I actually have lived in both cities. Regina has come a long way in the past 10 years. It’s no Saskatoon (an amazing city with a great vibe) but it’s getting there.

 

[canuck2010]

Bedard drafted by the Regina Pats of the WHL.

He is from North Vancouver.

Boy would I ever be PISSED if I was from North Van and had to spend my 15-16-17 years in gross Regina, Saskatchewan. This is one of the few instances I may try to force a trade if I was a superstar junior hockey player.

Where would you rather he play?

 

[thrillhous]

Excited to see him in the dub, he looks like an electric player.

 

[WeThreeKings]

I feel so bad for the goalies who faced him.. they are not on a level to handle his release and deception to his shot.

 

[Dominance]

I feel so bad for the goalies who faced him.. they are not on a level to handle his release and deception to his shot.

Yep. As I’ve said elsewhere in this thread, his shot is already legitimately NHL-calibre.

It’s the potential that his skating and shooting continues to rapidly progress over the next three years that have people salivating for the 2023 draft. If they do...just imagine an 18 year old stepping into the league with Matthews’ shot and Barzal’s skating.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Yep. As I’ve said elsewhere in this thread, his shot is already legitimately NHL-calibre.

It’s the potential that his skating and shooting continues to rapidly progress over the next three years that have people salivating for the 2023 draft. If they do...just imagine an 18 year old stepping into the league with Matthews’ shot and Barzal’s skating.

Yeah, and then he'll compete vs the next Sergei Makarov in the draft...

 

[JiricekSaveUs]

Yep. As I’ve said elsewhere in this thread, his shot is already legitimately NHL-calibre.

It’s the potential that his skating and shooting continues to rapidly progress over the next three years that have people salivating for the 2023 draft. If they do...just imagine an 18 year old stepping into the league with Matthews’ shot and Barzal’s skating.

That’s the perfect human

 

[VictorLustig]

 

[bagsw]

Nice. Why HV71? Is their U20 team is well-known for juniors development or maybe coach is that good?

 

[PuckPoise]

HV will probably try to keep him as long as they can. There is no way they allow him to stay the full season given that he was granted exceptional status, right?