Connor Bedard vents his frustrations on the boards.
Much has been said about Connor Bedard's ascent to the NHL. His name has been widely recognized over the past few years as the next generational player, destined to be the future face of the NHL. His skill set, professionalism, and hockey IQ are exceptional, and they have been on full display over the past month and a half of the NHL season.
One aspect of his game that has been noted as a drawback is his size and strength. While many believe that this should not be a significant factor, given that his skill set will ultimately surpass his physical limitations, it is becoming evident in the recent games that being outmuscled and consistently losing at the faceoff circle is a challenge for him.
In a game against the Nashville Predators, Bedard was attempting to gain possession of the puck in the offensive zone by maneuvering around Nashville defenseman Jeremy Lauzon. However, Lauzon effectively blocked him, preventing Bedard from obtaining the puck, which led to his frustration, causing him to fall to the ice.
As he skated away from the play, Bedard expressed his frustration by taking it out on the boards
Many, including Bedard himself, felt that this should have been called interference, but it was not. Regardless, it is apparent that there is room for improvement in Bedard's physical strength.
This development is expected to occur naturally as he matures, and with the assistance of gym sessions and strength coaches, Bedard is poised to become the complete package.
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