Connor Bedard Under Fire After NHL Combine Interview
PUBLICATION
Dylan Robillard
June 11, 2023 (0:33)
Connor Bedard is well on his way to having an incredible career in the NHL.
The Chicago Blackhawks won the Draft Lottery and have earned the rights to drafting the sensational prospect.
But a lot of fans think the Blackhawks should have never even had a shot at 1st overall, due to what happened in the Kyle Beach. When they should have actually got their draft pick revoked as that was the punishment to other teams for much less.
So when Connor Bedard took to the podium and talked about the Chicago Blackhawks fans were unhappy with his choice of words.
Connor Bedard said it'd be «awesome» if he was taken by Chicago at No. 1 overall: «The history with that organization and that city with sports would be unbelievable. We'll see what happens. If they do select me, that would be a huge honor.»
Obviously he isn't going to disrespect the organization and he wants to give off a good appearance, but his remark are standard for a player about to be drafted. Of course Connor Bedard is being his modest self and would be thankful to join any team in the national hockey league.
One comment that is making waves through NHL Twitter is a fan mentioning the Blackhawks «criminal acts».
Matt Britton on Twitter said:
«Is he aware of The past decade of Hawks criminal acts? The organization covered up *** abuse of players
Maybe he should read up and HOPE he doesn't go 1st overall»
This will have no affect about his selection at the first overall pick. In fact, it probably helped his draft stock as it shows Bedard can stay professional.
POLL |
JUIN 11 | 394 ANSWERS Connor Bedard Under Fire After NHL Combine Interview Should the Blackhawks have been punished? |
Yes | 195 | 49.5 % |
No | 199 | 50.5 % |
List of polls |
|
34 minutes ago | By Sam Walker Blackhawks' Nick Foligno punished for actions towards NHL officials |
|
2 hours ago | By Sam Walker Connor Bedard Doesn't Back Down Against 34-Year Old 900 Game NHL Veteran Zach Bogosian |
|
12 hours ago | By Sam Walker Stanley Cup Champion Withdrawals, Replacement Named For 4 Nations Face-Off 2025 Tournament |
|
13 hours ago | By Joshua Deeds Blackhawks deliver emotional video tribute to a teary eyed Marc-Andre Fleury |
|
15 hours ago | By Sam Walker Hockey World Mourns The Tragic Loss Of A 12-Year Old Gifted Hockey Player Natalia Moore |
|
18 hours ago | By Joshua Deeds Blackhawks announce an official major transaction moments before puck drop |
|
19 hours ago | By Joshua Deeds NHL Issues Statement On The Chicago Blackhawks and History Was Made |
|
22 hours ago | By Joshua Deeds Blackhawks vs Wild Preview: Lineups, Starting Goalies and more on divisional rival matchup Sunday |
Previously on HawksInsider