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No points in seven games: Things are going really badly for Connor Bedard
Marc-Olivier Cook
No points in seven games: Things are going really badly for Connor Bedard
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When he was selected by the Blackhawks with the first overall pick in the 2023 draft, Connor Bedard was seen as the next big star of the National League.

He had already been talked about for some time as the “next thing” … But we are still waiting to see him explode.

Especially since recently, it’s really tough for the young Hawks player.

This puts him at the center of some criticism right now.

In Chicago, some are even wondering if he will really become the player we thought he would become…

Because he has “only” 16 goals this season and has been shut out in his last seven games, some Hawks fans are worried.

And the person concerned knows that right now, he is in a frustrating period.

He would like to produce offensively… But he is not able to do so:

In fact, it’s true that Bedard – who has 49 points (16 goals) in 62 games this season – is not producing up to expectations.

We all thought he would come into the NHL and be able to dominate quickly, like Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid did before him.

Bedard did finish his junior career with 71 goals and 143 points in just 57 games with the Regina Pats.

It’s certain that there would be high expectations for his arrival in the National League…

But what worries many is that Bedard has not progressed since last year.

When we look at his numbers, we realize that he is in decline compared to last season:

(Credit: HockeyDB)

He scores fewer goals, gets fewer assists, is less disciplined… And Bedard is also struggling in the face-off circle.

In 23-24, he had a 38.9% face-off win percentage.

In 24-25, his performance drops to 36.8%…

We all agree that it’s tough for him to shine in Chicago because he has no one to help him.

Ryan Donato is having a good season… But when Ryan Donato is your top goal scorer, it’s because something is wrong.

That being said, Bedard is only 19 years old and he still has time to break through. He has the talent to do so, at least.

But for that to happen, the Hawks need to support him a bit… or else they will scrap the development of one of the most anticipated prospects in sports in recent years.


In a hurry

– I still get chills!

– To be continued.

– Minor signing in Calgary.

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