But as rare as franchise players are, it seems that hockey fans may have reason to get excited about a new prospect in the form of Connor Bedard. The 2023 draft-eligible player has been dominating the Western Hockey League this season, putting up impressive numbers with 70 goals and 142 points in just 55 games. In addition to his dominance in the WHL, Bedard also made his mark at the World Juniors, where he helped lead Canada to back-to-back gold medals with an outstanding performance of 9 goals and 23 points in just 7 games.
If Bedard continues on this path, he has the potential to become the NHL's next franchise player, with the talent and leadership qualities to take a team to the next level. However, it's important to note that becoming a franchise player is no easy feat, and many talented players have fallen short of this elusive designation. Nonetheless, Bedard's impressive start to his career has caught the attention of many NHL fans, and it will be exciting to see how he develops in the years to come.
But the sad truth is, with this talent, comes the fame and it's not always easy to deal with. Bedard's mother shared a shocking statement regarding the privacy around their home:
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21 MARS | 34 ANSWERS Connor Bedards family shares some SHOCKING & DISTURBING details regarding their privacy Will Bedard go first overall? | ||
yes | 32 | 94.1 % |
no | 2 | 5.9 % |
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