I feel for Ducks fans. Drafted 2nd in the Crosby year, and now 2nd in the Bedard year.

I think Ducks fans deserve a video about Fantilli, seeing as everyone keeps tossing the phrase “consolation prize” around

Bedard has added some physicality to his game this year. His balance is better, he is able to really hurt guys with body checks and has learned how to reverse hit, which will be a huge skill for him at the next level. I know this is a little crazy to say, but this kid is currently humanity's best hope for anyone on earth to be better than Connor McDavid.

While Bedard is "small" by NHL standards, I got to see him in person when he played against the Rockets in Kelowna. He is incredibly strong on his skates and the only times that the puck left him was on his own accord.

Imagine not picking him first. Sportsnet might stop obsessing over the leafs so much lol

Going back to the 05-06' Capitals and Penguins seasons is absolutely nuts. The points differences between Crosby, Ovechkin and everyone else on their respective teams is bonkers.

People forget Chicago has a top 5 prospect pool as well. They have some of the most touted defensive prospects in the league and players who Bedard played with in the World Juniors. Reichel looks great already, that would be a fun pair

I like what Chicago has going from a defensive standpoint. Korchinski, Del Mastro, Allan, Rinzel, plus Seth Jones, so they already have some decent depth building up there. Just really need to surround Bedard with some forward talent and find him his costar.

At my age, probably one of the last "generational" player i'll be able to watch for his whole career.

I have recently found your channel. Your insight and commentary is awesome, thank you for the strong work! Personally, very excited for the Blackhawks!

Would love to see ya do Blackhawks Prospects video this summer after the draft see where you there young players can 3 years or so

On the final night of the Blackhawks season, the night was themed to Toews’ send off. At the end of the third, Athanasiou scores to tie the game and send it to OT. Early in OT, Toews had a beautiful play to beat two defenders and just barely missed getting around the goalie. (Remember his first career goal against Colorado? Looked exactly like that. Would’ve been poetic) Flyers score, hawks get a loser point in OT, and that’s how they finished third. Allow me to break some hearts. If Toews scores that goal, two points puts them ahead of San Jose and they get the pick. If Athanasiou doesn’t score that goal at the end of the third, hawks drop to 2nd place and Columbus gets the pick. You can all thank Pittsburgh for losing to the hawks earlier that week and setting up that finish.

The "experts" so convinced everyone that Dennis Savard could NOT do the things in the NHL that he did in juniors, that Montreal chose Doug Wickenheiser over Savard........................

Love your channel. How many jerseys do you have? What do you figure you’ve spent on them?

I'm just excited to see him in the big leagues

Chicago was the one team I didn't want him to go to, and the one team I suspected would get him.

Thank you for the work and content.

now if only the hawks would pick up stauber full time we’d really have something cooking

So, did some of the wins they got at the end of the season mean that other teams lost to help them?

The Blackhawks didn't tear it down just to get the #1 pick. That was totally a part of it but they tore it down to build an eventual Stanley Cup contender again. They weren't going anywhere finishing in the middle every year.

Haven’t seen the guy play besides a few highlights, but the guy he sounds like from the descriptions is Pat Lafontaine. The Lafontaine hype machine went pretty good in his draft year, a lot of it because he was the best US prospect ever, up to that time. Then Lou Nanne surprised everyone by not taking him first.

I was gonna send in my blank hawks jersey to get bedard on it but I’m waiting to see what number he’s gonna have, can’t wait

I'm curiuos with your thoughts of ducks prospects winning Deffensman of The Year in all 3 CHL league

THG mentioned that Vancouver was one ball away of winning, here are the adjusted odds after each of the first three balls are drawn. After first ball, San Jose had pretty good odds for first pick. (Needed to play with Python) First pick odds, after first ball (5) drawn: ANA 16.08% ARI 10.14% BUF 1.75% CBJ 10.49% CHI 9.44% DET 4.55% MTL 8.74% NSH 1.40% OTT 1.75% PHI 8.04% PIT 1.40% SJS 11.19% STL 4.20% VAN 3.50% WSH 7.34% First pick odds, after second ball (13) drawn: ANA 13.64% ARI 10.61% CBJ 9.09% CHI 10.61% DET 4.55% MTL 4.55% NSH 1.52% OTT 1.52% PHI 6.06% SJS 18.18% STL 7.58% VAN 3.03% WSH 9.09% First pick odds, after third ball (4) drawn: ANA 18.18% ARI 9.09% CBJ 9.09% CHI 18.18% NSH 9.09% SJS 18.18% STL 9.09% WSH 9.09% Second pick odds, after first (9) ball drawn: ANA 20.85% ARI 6.18% BUF 2.32% CBJ 16.60% CGY 0.77% DET 5.41% MTL 8.88% NSH 0.39% OTT 4.63% PHI 6.18% PIT 1.93% SJS 12.74% STL 3.47% VAN 3.09% WSH 6.56% Second pick odds, after second (8) ball drawn: ANA 18.64% ARI 6.78% BUF 1.69% CBJ 18.64% CGY 1.69% DET 6.78% MTL 8.47% OTT 5.08% PHI 6.78% PIT 1.69% SJS 15.25% STL 1.69% VAN 1.69% WSH 5.08% Second pick odds, after third (10) ball drawn: ANA 30.00% ARI 10.00% CGY 10.00% MTL 20.00% OTT 10.00% PIT 10.00% WSH 10.00%

The only thing not exciting about this is how much more it’s going to cost me to get in the United Center now.

I came away with exactly the same conclusion as you when I watched the World Juniors. There were multiple times a game where he would take loose pucks, draw two players to try and defend him, and still be able to set up a nice scoring chance. He dominated that tournament through solid fundamentals and outstanding hockey sense. That translates very well to the NHL.

There was a lot of hype for Jack Hughes when he was drafted (not as much obviously) and based on his frame they may end up being simular players

Chicago didn't have the worst record yet they still won the first overall pick. Connor Bedard as the next star from Chicago is something that never crossed my mind. I expected Anaheim or maybe Columbus to get the chance to pick for Bedard first, but as a Shark fan I'm happy that he won't be going to an rival team.

He's pretty physical for a skill player. Makes sense since he played in the Dub

Will be nice to see the Hawks move this summer. How quick they will be back in a playoff spot whit this young Bedard.

After that first pick Chicago has like 5 picks within the first 2 rounds that's crazy!!

Go get 'em Mo.

I have no doubt hes gonna dominate the NHL and put up insane numbers. I just hope Chicago builds a contender around him

The same league that had Edmonton with the 1st pick 4 out of 6 years, one of which was Connor McDavid, is somehow now rigging the draft for bigger markets? Not buying that one bit.

For me a "generational" player must help his team win the Stanley Cup at some point AND must also have the luxury to play with superstars like him in order to achieve that goal (no pun intended). ;) And from all the marquee names we can throw out there as a comparison to Bedard I see only 3 (on the top of my head) who succeeded fast enough in that regard and it's Patrick Kane, Sidney Crosby and Guy Lafleur. Drafted in 2007 Kane's team (the same one who will draft Bedard, interestingly enough) won the first of its 3 recent Cups in 2010 and Kane scored the cup winning goal, no less. Crosby helped the Pens win back the Cup in 2009, only 4 years after being the first pick in 2005. Lafleur is kind of a special case because his real impact began in 1976 because the Habs were already loaded when they drafted him in 1971 (having won the Cup that year already and not looking for a savior) and they won the Cup again in 1973 and it was not because Lafleur was the difference maker. With Stamkos, it took 12 years. Ovechkin, 14 years. Lindros, well he never played for the team who picked him and never won the Cup with the Flyers who traded for him either. MacDavid, 8 years so far and it's not a done deal this year. Lemieux, 7 years. But in all those cases when a very special player was available in the draft there is obviously one thing that is sure. No one can bring a team to the "promise land" by himself and I don't care who he is. Lemieux had Jagr. Crosby had Malkin. Ovechkin had Backstrom. Kane had Toews. Stamkos had Kucherov and Point. Lafleur had Shutt and the Big Three. And now MacDavid has Draisaitl. So be patient Chicago. You are not out of woods just yet. But it seems like a good start with this new super talent emerging. ;) p.s.: If I forgot someone who made an impact faster as a presumed franchise player who was a first overall pick, feel free to let me know.

I prefer listening to your videos over watching hockey itself

Immediately after the draft lottery, Bettman announced the next 5 Winter Classics would be played in Chicago.

Subscribed, only because you like Bedard..LOLOL..J/K Bedard shoots, HE SCORES, HAWKS WIN HAWKS WIN !!!! been watching Hawks games since I turned the TV on as a little kid, about 1962. Bobby Hull scored a couple in that game and I was hooked. Yeah, the STAR players bring in a lot of new fans. In ANY sport, especially the major sports.

Will you be talking about the other players hyped for the top 5 picks? I'm really curious to see who pounces on Michkov. He could go anywhere between 4 and 8.

What I think is most challenging for elite young players coming into the NHL..that one really definitive hard hit that leaves you with ringing ears and brain fog..you never had playing as a quicker young phenom.

I would not say that the Hawks were tanking. Maybe the GM did in terms of trading away many players. However management stated early on that they were in a rebuild mode. They acquired a great deal of draft capital. Having done this the team was full of young players. These players were all playing their hearts out for future jobs be it on the Hawks or another team. They played very competitive hockey down the stretch in spite of the roster. I would not call it a purposeful tank job.

Am I the only Pens fan genuinely starting to wonder about the 2005 draft now?

The MADHOUSE on Madison is waiting…

If he has a decent supporting cast, I see him getting 40-50 goals & 100 points even on a non-playoff team.

My thoughts: well, still elated from last night. I think Bedard will come to his own around the 24-25 season when others guys like Korchinski, Colton Dach, Nollan Allen and a slew of others will be there with him, along with some vets, to propel the Hawks with yet another team doing the youth movement. He'll do well under Kyle Davidson because, as said post lottery win, Kyle has no desire to "speed up" the process - he wants to do this right and get him players that complement him.

Is this the start of draft content??

Ducks fan waiting for the Fantilli video…

Very excited about the future! I already really liked Reichel, Korchinski & Nazar's chances at becoming key pieces of the future. Jones has been legit in Chicago and hes stuck here regardless. Adding Bedard will give this group some much needed starpower. Lots of draft capital in each of the next 3 years aswell. I was really impressed with Richardson too this season, it was refreshing to have a real coach for the first time in years. Theres still a lot to be done but Davidson's tenure has been promising so far.

Is it possible to send my blank Blackhawks jersey to Adidas and have them put Bedards name and number on it?

Your assessment was the one I was waiting for. The media hype machine can say what it wants to sell ads; but your approach is as a fan of the game itself. Personally, I saw 5’10”, 185 and thought “meh”. But what do I know? Thank you for your mind and your perspectives, sir!

I attended 3 of the 4 blades home games in the blades v Pats series, and honestly the series would not have gone 7 games if the Pats didn't have Bedard, he was really carrying their team.

Chicago WILL take GREAT care of Vancouvers chosen one.🤙

His immediate success depends on the rest of the draft and what deals are made before October!!

Chicago will need to get some enforcers.

Chicago needs toews now to mentor bedard like lemeuix did for crosby

Is there any package that Chicago could possibly trade the #1 overall pick for?

Hate to sound like a broken record but out of all the teams the devil's completely beat down during the regular season. Columbus and the ducks 2nd were easily the teams that needed bedard the most.

He’s already in that Crosby and McDavid tier. Matthews is NOT in that tier, he’s more in the Malkin and Kane tier.

Bedard is like if Patrick Kane had Brett Hull's goal scoring ability.

Next year Chicago is gonna be what Montreal was this year fun to watch really young but not a great record

I dont't thnk MacKinnon struggled as much as he needed a better team and to get his "adult" body for more strength.

Saw him in kelowna and kamloops this season, there was some physical play there. Obviously not a major part of his game, but for his size he played surprisingly physical

As a Hawks fan, I totally get why people are upset about this. But I hope Bedard doesn't get hate just for the team he plays for

What are the chances Kane returns to play with him And is there any chance he doesn't make it like M Marner his 1st year

Chicago better get him some decent line mates, so that he gets a good environment to develop in.

The name inevitably makes me think of Bryan Berard. Maybe he would even be worth a own video. THG must decide.

Being from Rockford I wouldn't mind seeing him down in the AHL for a little bit lol

drive what captain connor bedard drives!!!

Junior hockey is totally different...there have been a few players who have put up great stats in the WHL,OHL and the Q .He might put up good points and be a decent player but generational could be a stretch

Bedard plays with gusto, other players in recent drafts did not and still don't. Laine, Lafrenaire, Kakko, you need to have that drive, and you can acquire it, best to already have it.

Hawks need to trade for some grit to protect him while he gets his NHL legs under him

I think he'll be good. Not sure about McDavid good but still an elite player. The thing is Chi has to draft well after him not only this year but the next couple years. No one from the Cup days is left there so it's not like you have the say guys doing it again and if they don't draft well then he could have a rough time there. Gotta remember as dominant as he was in the WHL and even though Regina was an average team he wasn't dominant enough to carry them in the playoffs. In other words Chi has to get him some talent in order for this to all work and they have traded away some decent young guys this year in order to tank.

My biggest concern is: there's a lot of players that come into the league with a great shot and then they recieve a few hacks, get wrist surgery, and they're never the same. Considering how much he relies on his shot and fine adjustments he makes during his release, he's uniquely vulnerable to a fairly common injury seen at the nhl level in comparison to his 'generational talent' brethren. Hopefully he stays healthy.

As a Hawks fan, as excited as I am, my biggest concern is who is going to be that partner in crime for Bedard? Who is the Toews for this Kane? The Draisaitle to this McDavid? Davidson needs to ensure that we have that piece

I think the ducks are going to be a playoff team before the hawks are, but Chicago might be more successful over time

Seems like 3rd last is what you should aim for when tanking for a generational talent lol. That's McDavid and Bedard who were taken by the 3rd last team.

Open question to anyone who knows : why is the NHL draft lottery pick not done in a televised way with Gary or whomever pulling the balls out and announcing the teams? Seems a tad shady, but I'm curious if the Head Office has made an official statement on the subject. Thanks in advance for any responses.

Any thoughts or chance that Bernard falls to #2?

What you say around the five minute mark is what I have to remind naysayers about Bedard. We’ve been hearing about this kid for years, and he’s only lived up to it until this moment. I can remember only hearing so much about a young player so many years before he was draft eligible when that player was Crosby - even McDavid wasn’t someone so big on the radar so many years before his draft. This kid’s the real deal and he’s only going to fail if they put too much on his shoulders when he debuts.

I can’t watch this episode especially with the Hawks jersey on. That team winning the pick makes me sick

Lets go b hawks!!!

he plays with some braun man, I remember the WJC, he had an amazing muscle play on the boards to win a puck AND fire a pass for an assist. he plays pretty big when he has to. of course that's against a bunch of younger cats but I can see him making similar plays in Chicago

Without injuries, he will be the first 100 point rookie since Selanne

More hype around lafreniere than hughes? Couldnt really understand why on that

How does a draft pick work in terms of contracts? What if they picked Bedard but couldn't reach an agreement financially? Just curious how that works.

Another weakness is his 200 foot game. Heard that mentioned numerous times. Not a big deal, seems to be a common weakness for most exceptional players at the start of their NHL career.

I hope y'all like hearing Chelsea Dagger

Top 8 you are golden! 3 years we have 8 new playoff teams! Bye Tampa,Boston,Rangers,Leaf’s, Stars,Jets,,Wild,& Suns. M😮

When Mike Matheson body slammed Pettersson it was definitely within the rules 🙄

He'll probably score 51 goals and 49 assists in his first season in the NHL too, provided he plays a full 82 game season.

Is Bedard big enough for the nhl?

Back to 2020? More like 2018. I remember hearing of him and how he’s a future star when he was like 12.

Skill over brawn until the playoff season arrives tho.

Can we all just admit it: we hate chicago getting bedard because we all wanted him on our team. Generational drafts change hockey you watch on your own tv for at least a decade so ya, kinda jealous of blackhawks right now because they just got rid of kane! Im a habs fan and would’ve love to see a rookie achieve greatness in my city! What a bummer

What do you, Hockey Guy, think of Bedard playing a season in the AHL?

I would have preferred to see Arizona to get him, but better Chicago than Columbus

I love your channel Shannon but I disagree with the skill over brawn comment. Sure, the skill gets you through the regular season, but Marlandertthews is(are) proving that skill only goes so far in the post-season.

My thoughts... .. GO HAWKS!!!!!! :D

#16 would be pretty slick vs #98 imo

170 points in a few years?