If anybody knows this kid they are aware that he had an attitude in the minor hockey world that was bordering on obnoxious. Looks good on the little ** head.
I think these young players coming into the league need better coaching and preparation to know this is a man's game. Especially skating into right into the middle of the defensive zone. There were 4 bodies that had an opportunity to lay out that naive child. You're not invincible out there kid.
Anyone who did not see this coming is blind. Bedard and other small players who have the puck on a string will have their head down sometimes and guess what someone is going to lay them out. Lindros was like 6-4 230lb and he still went to sleep a few times on the ice. He should watch some Dennis Savard videos, i dont ever remember him getting lit up.
Clean hit, he ran into him, and the hawks got the 2 for 1 special, bedard running into smith and breaking his jaw, then foligno fighting smith for a clean hit and breaking his finger or something
Honestly was a good and clean hit. Shocked someone actually stood up and rocked him. SO many teams just dont anymore and he is lucky smith didnt put his full power into it, couldve been another lindstrom or kariya the way his head was down like that. Alot of these young kids think they can just dangle through 3-4 man without any resistance, they are going to be in for a rude awakening when people actually start stepping up. IT Was enjoyable to watch 🙂
No reason Bedard needs to be carrying this puck across the blue line in his rookie season. The blackhawks have way too high expectations and put this kid at such a high risk. Everybody knows they sold out their team in order to get the first pick and now Bedard and all the hockey fans get to pay for it. The created a terrible team and destroy a potential superstars career. How many more players can they destroy in order to focus on their bottom dollar. Just sad to see, Bedard deserves better.
Welcome to the men's league, NHL getting bigger and stronger every year. I believe ice surface needs enlargement but that means removing bottom 2 rows of seating, will it happen …..nope! Then time for a full cage especially smaller players where their head is at many opponents shoulders. Look at all the head hits in the league, not saying all are intentional but if the NHL wants to protect players then protect them. It's not like the science and equipment isn't available.
You had to know this was gonna happen…the kid's a hot dog phenom….not gonna be the last time he gets his bell rung in the bigs…get well soon guy…and keep your head up.
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The update here is that Bedard has a broken jaw. Terrible.
3 months at least pretty much close to season ending
Brendan Who?
Unfortunate it broke. Is he made of glass?
Just ask Eric Lindros. You can't just be talented, you have to be durable.
this is why its called the 'no fly zone'
you never cut into the middle like that
Only the beginning of a career full of injuries. Kid is tiny, the league isn’t going to stand around and watch him dangle. It’s a contact sport.
If anybody knows this kid they are aware that he had an attitude in the minor hockey world that was bordering on obnoxious. Looks good on the little ** head.
Dreams do come true 🥹🥹
lol maybe don’t skate into a wall
Crosby with the concussion, McDavid with the clavicle, and now Bedard with the jaw.
That was a clean hit. If you have a glass jaw don't run into a brick wall.
I think these young players coming into the league need better coaching and preparation to know this is a man's game. Especially skating into right into the middle of the defensive zone. There were 4 bodies that had an opportunity to lay out that naive child. You're not invincible out there kid.
It's hockey and now you're with the big boys got to keep your head up at all times
You cannot skate through the middle like that and not expect to get hit. Too bad for the kid though. Hope he has a quick recovery.
This might have fucked my fantasy week
screw bedard
Anyone who did not see this coming is blind. Bedard and other small players who have the puck on a string will have their head down sometimes and guess what someone is going to lay them out. Lindros was like 6-4 230lb and he still went to sleep a few times on the ice. He should watch some Dennis Savard videos, i dont ever remember him getting lit up.
i called it!
Clean hit, he ran into him, and the hawks got the 2 for 1 special, bedard running into smith and breaking his jaw, then foligno fighting smith for a clean hit and breaking his finger or something
I hope he's ok, welcome to the NHL this is not at the junior level, he is going to be checked again in the future
BYE MILLION DOLLAR 1ST DRAFT PICK
Honestly was a good and clean hit. Shocked someone actually stood up and rocked him. SO many teams just dont anymore and he is lucky smith didnt put his full power into it, couldve been another lindstrom or kariya the way his head was down like that. Alot of these young kids think they can just dangle through 3-4 man without any resistance, they are going to be in for a rude awakening when people actually start stepping up. IT Was enjoyable to watch 🙂
This hit looks just like the hit, that ended Eric Lindros career. I hope for 5-10 games suspension for this guy..
No reason Bedard needs to be carrying this puck across the blue line in his rookie season. The blackhawks have way too high expectations and put this kid at such a high risk. Everybody knows they sold out their team in order to get the first pick and now Bedard and all the hockey fans get to pay for it. The created a terrible team and destroy a potential superstars career. How many more players can they destroy in order to focus on their bottom dollar. Just sad to see, Bedard deserves better.
You skate into someone's shoulder, face-first, you break your jaw.
Welcome to the NHL, Connor Bedard.
Clear hit to the head. Cousins hit on Gudbransson was cleaner. 😂 Player Saftey wont do anything 😂
Clean hit. Sorry but it’s part of the game.
Welcome to the men's league, NHL getting bigger and stronger every year. I believe ice surface needs enlargement but that means removing bottom 2 rows of seating, will it happen …..nope! Then time for a full cage especially smaller players where their head is at many opponents shoulders. Look at all the head hits in the league, not saying all are intentional but if the NHL wants to protect players then protect them. It's not like the science and equipment isn't available.
An unlucky break really. Clean hit just happened to hit him exactly in the wrong spot.
Hoping for a speedy recovery for this amazing player.
You had to know this was gonna happen…the kid's a hot dog phenom….not gonna be the last time he gets his bell rung in the bigs…get well soon guy…and keep your head up.
Bedard needs to stop the show boating after scoring. The same as Domi was told to stop by Messier after he fought. This was a clean hit.