Prospect Info: Bedard Topic 2

[giza]

Bedard is 18. He is and will be a star. Those old enough to remember Guy Lafleur's first few years should know he struggled. I can recall he was on his butt so much thought he too couldn't skate. We know how that turned out.

Wikipedia: "During his first three seasons, Lafleur struggled to live up to expectations in the league as he posted average statistics—"

My favorite player growing up....that blonde hair looked like it was on fire skating down the wing....heck of an exciting hockey player.

 

[ello]

Visually, Vlasic gets up to top speed faster than Bedard. Which is just as important as actual top speed given how much each inch of ice is contested for. He just eats up ice with his long strides in transition and joins the rush effortlessly

 

[jaysoneil]

McDavid has ruined the benchmark for what classifies as a good skater.

Bedard's skating is fine. He could improve on his first stride and explosiveness, but if I had to guess, skating has never been an emphasis of Bedard's training.

 

[Hawkaholic]

That seems to match the eye test pretty damn well. I'm assuming we don't have any data on Nazar because he only played a few games?

He was tracked. I think he was only at high 21s, low 22s.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

fortunate thing about Bedard is his work ethic and obsession with marginal improvement will drive him to fixing this over the next years, like others have said if he can develop into an explosive skater look out

 

[CanadianHawks]

fortunate thing about Bedard is his work ethic and obsession with marginal improvement will drive him to fixing this over the next years, like others have said if he can develop into an explosive skater look out

This. These Crosby/Mcdavid/Bedard types go into an off-season with the goal of improving their shot/skating/backhand or whatever skill and come out the next year as one of the very best at that skill

I don’t think Bedard skating is an issue as much he needs to get stronger and the cardio could use work. Shorter shifts helps too. These are to be expected for an 18 year old. Little worry about anything Bedard related. He will be taking a run at the Hart in 2-3 years

 

[WarriorofTime]

I think a Canada tour of duty will be good for him. I imagine it'll be a pretty good roster since the Olympic carrot is there for any best on best bubble players.

 

[No Fun Shogun]

Shocking news, I know.



Dude had a weak end to the season and was out with an injury for a chunk and will still waltz into the Calder, baby.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Hughes o

Shocking news, I know.



Dude had a weak end to the season and was out with an injury for a chunk and will still waltz into the Calder, baby.

Kochetkov should have been 3rd nominee not Hughes IMO

Hughes got nomination because of his name

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Complaining about a guy not finishing third for the Calder certainly is a take.

 

[Malaka]

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with Bedard’s skating. It’ll look even better when he finally has talent out there with him opening up some ice.

It’ll look better when davidsons master plan comes together of drafting strong skaters with elite speed.

A line of Moore and Nazar will be the fastball to bedard’s changeup keeping the league on their heels and guessing

 

[Malaka]

My favorite player growing up....that blonde hair looked like it was on fire skating down the wing....heck of an exciting hockey player.

It burned off over the years too

 

[hawksfan50]

Gavin McKenna looks faster than Connor Bedard ..


So notvsure Bedard's skating in a straight line is that "fine"...faster than anyone lot of the slugs Hawks have on the team though..

Changing the topic to when should Bedard be named captain..

Answer...at least not till he is over 20 years old...AND also in my opinion NOT till he gets -44 down to near zero or positive..

-44 does not look good on any captain's resume...