Winnipeg media asked Connor Bedard about the impact of the Perry “rumors” today. Frankly, I don’t think this was an appropriate time to do so. But I do think his response is worth posting:
“It’s just a bunch of BS on the internet. It’s of course been an affect on myself and my…
– Ben Pope (@BenPopeCST) December 1, 2023
Connor Bedard finds himself in a precarious situation even though he’s done nothing wrong.
After all, there was a rumor that Corey Perry had slept with the young man’s mother… And Kyle Davidson, the club’s GM, spoke out earlier this week to deny said rumor.
The Blackhawks are in Winnipeg for tomorrow’s game against the Jets. And the media in Winnipeg had a field day with Bedard, asking him questions about the impact the rumor has had on the team in recent days.
Bedard wasn’t shy about sharing his thoughts:
It’s all bullshit. It’s definitely had an impact on me and my family. It’s just not fair. But it’s out of our control. It’s all fake and made-up stuff. – Connor Bedard
You’d think that’d be a pretty clear answer…
Connor Bedard was asked by reporters in WPG about the unfounded rumours re: the Corey Perry situation.
He became annoyed as the questions persisted.
“I don’t need to answer anymore questions about this stuff. It’s all just a bunch of BS on the internet” – Bedard#Blackhawks
– Jacob Stoller (@JLStoller) December 1, 2023
It’s also worth noting that comments on the internet have become so intense in recent days that Bedard’s mother has had to delete all her social media accounts.
It’s a shame, because no one deserves to be treated like that.
Let’s hope all this doesn’t go to his head on the ice, because he’s destined for a great future in the National League.
In gusto
– The Devils lose a big one.
#NEWS: We have placed D Dougie Hamilton (torn left pectoral muscle)on Injured Reserve, retro to Nov. 28. He is out indefinitely.
F Tomas Nosek (right foot) re-aggravated his injury, underwent surgery and will be out indefinitely.
More infohttps://t.co/mxFm91Idqv– New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) December 1, 2023
– Huh! Cool experience.
That’s how I spent my afternoon in Rouyn-Noranda. Thank you Commander William Rousseau of the@HuskiesRn #QMJHL
Report next week @hockey360@RDSca pic.twitter.com/xL0b9kzwCo
– Stephane Leroux (@StephRDSJunior) December 1, 2023
– His progress is noticeable.
Montembeault rewarded with a nice contract! pic.twitter.com/I9doU8syFD
– Entre 2 matCHs (@Entre2Matchs) December 1, 2023
– Which team will he play for?
TE Zach Ertz has cleared waivers and is now free to sign with any team, per @AdamSchefter. pic.twitter.com/nrU8o86o6h
– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) December 1, 2023
– Bon.
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– La Presse Sports (@LaPresse_Sports) December 1, 2023