Blackhawks Head Coach Reveals His Thoughts on If the Bedard Hit Was Dirty
After Connor Bedard missed the remainder of the Blackhawks game after receiving a questionable hit, the Blackhawks Head Coach just shared his thoughts on the hit.
Bedard On Receiving End of Questionable Hit During Devils Game
During the first period of last night's Blackhawks-Devils game, Connor Bedard took one of the biggest hits he has received in his young NHL career. The hit was delivered by
Brendan Smith and sent Bedard to the ice holding his face. Bedard went to the dressing room after the hit and didn't return.
Scrum ensues after Bedard gets leveled by Brendan Smith
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The hit later led to Blackhawks veteran
Nick Foligno to drop the gloves with Smith, as he clearly believed the hit was borderline enough that retribution was necessary.
Nick Foligno drops the gloves with Brendan Smith, who injured Connor Bedard in the first period with a big hit.
One of the longest fights of the season.
Chicago Head Coach Doesn't Think the Hit Was Dirty
A lot of debate on whether the hit was dirty happened on social media after the hit. Former NHLer Aaron Ward voiced his opinion on the matter, saying that the hit was clean, and Smith did everything right during the hit.
Even the Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson thought the hit was just an unfortunate series of events, and that Bedard was reaching for a puck which is why it looked so bad.
I don't know if it was dirty. I think Connor was reaching for a puck and didn't see him. I don't think he stepped up on him. I just think he kind of stopped and Connor ran headfirst right into him.
The NHL has a funny way of working. The hit wasn't that bad, but clearly, Bedard's teammates are going to step up for him no matter what, if its borderline or not. It is safe to say that the Chicago Blackhawks know they have to protect their future franchise player.
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6 JANVIER | 485 ANSWERS Blackhawks Head Coach Reveals His Thoughts on If the Bedard Hit Was Dirty Do you think the hit was dirty? |
Yes | 116 | 23.9 % |
No | 369 | 76.1 % |
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