Connor Bedard levels Patrick Kane in his return to Chicago
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Tom Banks
February 25, 2024 (8:49 PM)
Photo credit: NHL.com
Connor Bedard has been overpowered at times in his debut season in the NHL, but now, he appears ready to show that he's capable of the physicality needed to play hockey at the top level.
Blackhawks star rookie lays out a Chicago legend
Sunday was meant to be all about the return of 'Showtime'
Patrick Kane to Chicago, but it was abruptly taken over by the Connor Bedard show with this impressive hit on Kane.
Connor Bedard lays a pretty good hit on Patrick Kane. #Blackhawks
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Sure, it's not a hit that enforcers would consider huge, but given Bedard's size and being just 18-years of age, it's an impressive showing for someone that's not known for his aggression and physical ability.
Kane has also never been known as the most physical player in the league, but after a beautiful welcome in his return to Chicago, this was a great thing for the fans in the arena to see.
If the Calder Trophy front-runner can consistently add this type of play to his game and continue wowing crowds with the puck on his stick, we could certainly be looking at one of the biggest stars the NHL has ever seen.
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POLL |
25 FEVRIER | 532 ANSWERS Connor Bedard levels Patrick Kane in his return to Chicago Who will have the better Blackhawks career? |
Patrick Kane | 218 | 41 % |
Connor Bedard | 314 | 59 % |
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