It's confirmed that Kyle Connor will step in as Bedard's replacement in the game while Bedard continues to deal with his injury. However, there's good news as Bedard is still set heading to Toronto to take part in other exciting activities during the All-Star weekend.
An announcement from Sherwood Hockey reveals that Bedard will be in Toronto for the NHL All-Star weekend with an appearance at Maple Leaf Square on Saturday.
Even though Bedard won't be on the ice for the game, he'll be participating in Sherwood's showcase on Saturday, displaying his shooting skills in a skills competition alongside other NHL All-Stars. While he isn't officially cleared to play, fans can enjoy watching him showcase his talents on Saturday as he continues to recover.
Despite Bedard missing the main All-Star game, this presents a great opportunity for fans to see him in action and show support for his recovery.
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FEVRIER 2 | 214 ANSWERS BREAKING: Connor Bedard Officially Heads to Toronto Do you think Bedard is the best shooter in the NHL? | ||
Yes | 89 | 41.6 % |
No | 125 | 58.4 % |
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