THIS is why Connor Bedard is something special…

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Жыл бұрын

#hockey #worldjuniors #connorbedard
Connor Bedard has the potential to be the next Auston Matthews. You may be surprised that I didn't say Connor McDavid. Here's why.

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@lavarball9186 Жыл бұрын

This video just makes me happy for the talent in the league and coming into the league, Bedard looks amazing and I can’t wait to see him make his NHL debut. Not a fan of comparisons but this kid is something special for sure

@hockeypsychology Жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree. It's always difficult to say whether or not a player will be just as good as "x" player. I just wanted to point out the similarities with him & Matthews release and how they have the unique ability to beat a goalie from almost anywhere on the ice because of HOW they release the puck. Every year, the talent keeps getting better and better. Can't wait to see what the league looks like 10 years from now.

@default123default2 Жыл бұрын

@@hockeypsychology Bedard projects to be the exact same size as Crosby. That is perfect for todays NHL. I think he will be as good as Mcdavid. Matthews is more like a Stamkos type player imo

@drewburns246 Жыл бұрын

I don’t think he will be as dominant as McDavid, but I could see him being better than Matthews.

@hockeypsychology Жыл бұрын

Even if he’s in the conversation with those guys, he’s a home run player

@John-tp5gc Жыл бұрын

This video was 4 months ago and after watching the junior championships I believe he's the next McDavid. He's getting better and better. He's a human highlight reel.

@mathieuferlandkozicz1335 Жыл бұрын

His top hand drops even further than matthews; it’s like he creates a pitchfork contortion the way he yanks the top of his stick through the flex point, I’ve never seen anything like it before

@TM-qj4yr Жыл бұрын

Don’t compare him to any players. Connor Bedard will be himself. He will carve his own path. I want him to end up in a hockey city where he will shine and become as successful as Sidney Crosby.

@thomasdidymus1393 Жыл бұрын

you got your wish...Chicago will be perfect for him.

@willierose4720 Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see him in a Blackhawks uniform!!!!

@northernassassin6056 Жыл бұрын

I think he can create his own shot a little better than Matthews on top of being a better playmaker. I don't know if he'll ever be McDavid good but I feel confident he'll end up being better than Matthews.

@Grabbabba Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of that nineties movie where a kid breaks his arm, then could throw over 100 afterwards

@vincentrussell6442 10 ай бұрын

Rookie of the year

@suretyMG Жыл бұрын

dude i love these videos!

@hockeypsychology Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We will be making more so stick around!

@5lanediver Жыл бұрын

bedard’s shot looks better than matthew’s tbh

@jajsnsnsnsn8556 Жыл бұрын

this week at the wjc just proved you were right

@Katie-hb8iq Жыл бұрын

I watch every Leaf game and a fair amount of Bedard at this point. I think Bedard has a similar elite shot, but his toolbox is a lot bigger. His playmaking ability is a lot better than Matthews - it reminds me of Marner or Crosby. The big problem with Matthews is that when his shots aren't working, he looks invisible a lot of the time. There are games where he does a good job defensively, but I've seen my share of invisible games or birdbrain turnovers to know that if he isn't scoring, you might consider benching him because he does more harm than good. Even in 2023, I've seen him lose many overtimes and games by irresponsible turnovers no 11 million dollar should be making. Bedard is never invisible - he's always trying to create something rather than go through the motions, and he rarely makes bad or risky plays. He is actively engaging his mind on the ice and only passes when he thinks it will make a good play rather than force it when it won't fit. Fantilli looks to be another risky player GMs might want to take a closer look at before drafting at #2. I lost count of his bad passes, risky plays, horrible icing calls, and low quality play at the world juniors in the first 4 games. Not impressed.

@Zaghzackio Жыл бұрын

One thing I notice is this kid already has so many haters. I think that's a product of the hype TSN has consistently given him over the past 3 years they expect him to be some perfect God so every little detail of his game is nitpicked. Can't wait to watch him light up the league, just hoping my Blackhawks can get him

@ryancrafer6714 Жыл бұрын

Think they will the hawks or philly or yotes

@SARCASMlC Жыл бұрын

we got him lmao fucking crazy

@saltywingsandavsfan Жыл бұрын

Bro uses the shock and awe xfactor

@hockeypsychology Жыл бұрын

Lollll for real tho

@aayankyeyune313 Жыл бұрын

He has the shot of matthews and speed of MacKinnon

@hockeypsychology Жыл бұрын

I think his speed is definitely closer to MacKinnons than McDavid. Either way, when he fills out, it’ll be interesting to see how he adapts his game

@aayankyeyune313 Жыл бұрын

@@hockeypsychology yeah i agree

@lucarossi9453 Жыл бұрын

@@hockeypsychology straight line mack n mcd are the same if not mack is faster. Mcdavid is just a better skater which is why he won at the skating competition ( he won because of the crossover part behind the nets

@ownedproductionss Жыл бұрын

I played on a camp with bedard a few years ago! So good! Was playing with people 2 years older than him!

@skapsha Жыл бұрын

Bedard will be the player bedard will want to be. It is his to set the Bedard standard.

@scottjakob2394 Жыл бұрын

Connor will be a force to recon with that's for sure. He will need to grow significantly and with that comes the weight. It will be tough to become the next Matthews or McDavid without those attributes. He is an absolute gem to watch and I for one am really excited to see him make the NHL.

@hockeypsychology Жыл бұрын

Agreed. I think he’s listed at 170 pounds or something? While I don’t think that will be a major issue since guys like Hughes & Kane have had success being a similar weight, it will certainly make it harder on him. Can’t wait to see his growth.

@zigfield723 Жыл бұрын

Mcdavid is completely in a class of his own. You could compare Bedard to Matthews, but keep McDavid's name out of it.

@Zaghzackio Жыл бұрын

@@zigfield723 hes likely not gonna reach McDavid/Makar level but he will likely be fighting for the best player behind those two

@zigfield723 Жыл бұрын

@@Zaghzackio Once again, Mcdavid is an a class of his own. Everyone else is fighting amongst themselves. Including Makar.

@user-vt3vo1yd3v Жыл бұрын

@@zigfield723 Makar is far better than mcdavid. Mcdavid doesn’t hold shit to makar, that’s why makar single-handedly dominated mcdavid in the playoffs.

@FM-db3ft Жыл бұрын

5’10” is a bit short but he is a good player.

@TM-qj4yr Жыл бұрын

I honestly wish people will stop comparing Connor Bedard to Connor McDavid. They are different because their height and size are not at all the same. Let him grow and stop making him a target. However, I have never seen any 17 year old dominate the WJC than Bedard has. All the haters out there are just jealous because of his success and they are not able to do what Connor Bedard does. I personally think Bedard is more like Sidney Crosby because he makes his teammates better. He creates chances for them to score.

@blerp6675 Жыл бұрын

He will be as good as mcdavid. He's so young but the second he steps foot in the league he's a top 5 shot. Great feet great vision, few years of strength training and I think we see an ovechkin type young dominant player.

@matthewmelling1144 Жыл бұрын

Please keep

@elvisisalive2716 Жыл бұрын

2 years in the WHL still hasn't played out of conference... lets see how he does this year

@hockeypsychology Жыл бұрын

Interesting point. Will be following closely.

@elvisisalive2716 Жыл бұрын

@@hockeypsychology he will have a target on him this year, especially coming through BC. Kamloops, Kelowna, PRince George.. Vancouver.. some big nasty clubs he has to face, not like the soft teams a little east lol. Anyways, not denying he's a gem, I think people are going to expect too much out of him.

@007Hutchings Жыл бұрын

Always found west teams pretty soft as well

@SnapshotMC94 Жыл бұрын

@@elvisisalive2716 hahaha so how did that bc trip go 😂

@elvisisalive2716 Жыл бұрын

@@SnapshotMC94 no kidding, he lived up to the hype

@edward9 Жыл бұрын

Not to be negative but showing clips rather than your face works better. It’s more interesting watching anything other than a talking head. Rob talks hockey stopped showing his face and his channel grew faster. And that English guy never shows his face. Great content! Keep it up!

@Monopolist91 Жыл бұрын

I think his player comparison is phil kessel, just better

@jajsnsnsnsn8556 Жыл бұрын

in my opinion, bedard is going to be somewhere between Matthews and Mcdavid

@dewbye63 Жыл бұрын

The next Auston Matthews? That's setting the bar pretty low.

@the1andonly759 Жыл бұрын

I think he can be just as good as McDavid

@hockeypsychology Жыл бұрын

He’s certainly got all the skill. The difference will be how he can play off the puck at the next level.

@S0larW1nd Жыл бұрын

@@hockeypsychology hopefully the size won't hold him back since CMD is much taller which translates to more speed on the ice, and wide reach with the puck. Most shorter players in the league nowadays seem to be assuming a grinder's role. What do you think?

@TM-qj4yr Жыл бұрын

Austin Matthews has done nothing for the Toronto Maple Leaves in the play offs this season. Thus, he is not even in Connor Bedard’s league. C. Bedard rises to the occasion like he did in the WJC.

@brianmouland209 Жыл бұрын

You mean McDavid

@ninjanunch2769 Жыл бұрын

Matthews isn't even close to Mcdavid or Leon. Hes gna be on Mcdavid levels i think

@Oujump Жыл бұрын

Matthews is the next Ovechkin Bedard is the next Matthews

@maxsanford2597 Жыл бұрын

I think he 100% be better then Mathews, as good if not better then Mcdavid

@hockeypsychology Жыл бұрын

Really eh? I just think it’s so hard to say that he will be better than McDavid given just how dominate McDavid is now.

@zigfield723 Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣. Not a chance, not even close to McDavid. Nobody is, or will be in the foreseeable future.

@matt75hooper 11 ай бұрын

Bedard shoots off his wrong leg because he is right handed shooting with a righty stick. Off balance & out of harmony.

@Rye691 Жыл бұрын

..Auston matthews but not Connor Mcdavid?........I guess, he'll never get pass the 1st round in the play offs then....LMFAO............You can tell, this guy is an Auston Lover........A Lowly leafs fan......The 1967 Stanley Cup champs...

@fubartotale3389 Жыл бұрын

As a long time Hawks fan, were all rooting for you guys, go Leafs!

@godslayer8894 Жыл бұрын

Actually he's a Canucks fan

@Ronsolo767 Жыл бұрын

Connor Bedard himself said he models his shot after Matthews. Why so angry towards a good player like Matthews. Bedard seems to have qualities from both Matthews and McDavid but they were focusing on his shot today. And it is pretty obvious that it really mimics the same method Matthews uses.

@fubartotale3389 Жыл бұрын

The "last two" haven't won anything, just sayin...

@deans.4705 Жыл бұрын

Matthews is the most over rated player of this generation.

@Dicedogg22 Жыл бұрын

Let's face it, Connor McDavid is the best hockey player the world has ever seen! I'm pretty sure hes from an alien planet where hockey is more important than gold or platinum. And hes probably the worst hockey player on that planet, so he came to Earth to accumulate validation! 😏 So No, Bedard will never be as good as McDavid.