Blackhawks News: Connor Bedard had a very interesting weekend
The 2023 NHL Scouting Combine took place over the weekend in Buffalo, New York. Of course, the biggest story is Connor Bedard who is going to be the number one pick of the 2023 NHL Draft. The Chicago Blackhawks are going to be the team that makes the pick.
There were a lot of cool things that went on over the weekend. A lot happened that will make fans very excited about the future led by him. There are plenty of reasons, on and off the ice, to believe that he is going to change this franchise forever.
Connor Bedard had a picture go viral of him where he looked jacked, he made some nice comments about the Chicago Blackhawks organization, he heard Adam Fantilli say some nice things about him, and he even made some statements about Patrick Kane.
In addition to that, there were lots of other cool things that happened for both Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks. The team interviewed tons of prospects but the weekend will be for sure highlighted by Connor Bedard.
The Chicago Blackhawks are set to select Connor Bedard with the first pick.
Bedard did tons of interviews with teams and media while also participating in different physical tests. It is clear that he is a strong kid who is also a great person. Now, it is time for him to show what he can do at the NHL level.
For being the most-hyped prospect since Connor McDavid, Connor Bedard has handled all of this very well. It can’t be easy but he is thriving.
Learning about his personality a little bit is important. He is an elite player but it also sounds like he understands what it means to be in the position that he is in.
It will be a lot of fun to watch him over the years. Based on everything that we have seen and heard so far during this process, Bedard feels like a player that you can win a Stanley Cup with if you build around him properly.
Following this crazy weekend, Bedard is now ready for the 2023 NHL Draft in Nashville. The Blackhawks will step up in one of their biggest rival’s barn and take their future franchise forward.