Should Chicago allow Bedard to play at the WJC?

[Kshahdoo]

The kid obviously needs some morale boost, and playing at a very popular and important in Canada tournament could be one. Especially given how bad Canadians failed last year. The tournament isn't long, 2 weeks at most, and Chicago is competing for another top draft pick so they don't need Bedard that badly anyway. I'm sure he needs positive emotions.

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[Mathieukferland]

For the bad start he’s he’s had, his production isn’t a disaster; .7PPG is still well in front of recent draft picks like Slafkovksy, Lafrenière and Hughes at 19 years old. Sure, it’s not inline with McDavid and Crosby. But he does look much less impactful than last year and even the first 5 games of this year.


All that to say, no, the WJC would not be useful for him, figuring out how to play away from the puck and continuing to develop at the NHL level is probably more important

 

[Kshahdoo]

For the bad start he’s he’s had, his production isn’t a disaster; .7PPG is still well in front of recent draft picks like Slafkovksy, Lafrenière and Hughes at 19 years old. Sure, it’s not inline with McDavid and Crosby. But he does look much less impactful than last year and even the first 5 games of this year.


All that to say, no, the WJC would not be useful for him, figuring out how to play away from the puck and continuing to develop at the NHL level is probably more important

It's just for a couple weeks. And figuring out those things with positive emotions is better than with negative ones...

 

[ORRFForever]

YES !!!!

Like I mentioned elsewhere....

Bedard has 15 points. The next highest point total on the Blackhawks is Ryan Donato with 11 - and Donato's highest point total was 31 in 2021.

What is the point playing with such garbage?

Having said that, the kid is NOT going to give up Christmas with his family to play in a tournament he already dominated.... TWICE!

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

Get serious. Absolutely not happening.

 

[frontsfan67]

Maybe on the NHL video game this happens lol. Absolutely not in real life. Wake up people he didn’t even play last year. Why would he play this year?

 

[Kshahdoo]

Maybe on the NHL video game this happens lol. Absolutely not in real life. Wake up people he didn’t even play last year. Why would he play this year?

To help his country to win the tournament? I mean isn't it very popular in Canada?

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

Yes. Great pride to play for your country at the world juniors, we want the best players. Best tournament in hockey!

 

[1Gold Standard]

Nah, If I had my pick I'd prefer Celebrini (even though Bedard is the better player) play the WJs this year. But there's hope both Bedard and Celebrini will be paying in May at the World Championships.