Connor Bedard makes history as he becomes the youngest player in NHL history to feature in the All-Stars game. At just 18 years and 171 days of age and in his first season in the NHL, the player has climbed up the ranks at an astonishing rate.
Connor Bedard is the youngest player in NHL All-Star Game HISTORY ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/6u8I99nqWq
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) January 5, 2024
Veteran NHL writer Mark Lazerus was full of praise for the Canadian teenager as he says “The kid belongs at the All-Star game, and he’ll undoubtedly be a fixture there for years to come.”
At 18 years and 171 days old, Connor Bedard has become the youngest All-Star in NHL history ⭐️
"The kid belongs at the All-Star game, and he’ll undoubtedly be a fixture there for years to come."
— @MarkLazerusMore ⤵️https://t.co/H7AYNkydMA pic.twitter.com/uqECknxj6s
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) January 5, 2024
Connor Bedard takes the NHL by storm
Connor Bedard, the overall first pick in the NHL draft, has been nothing but thoroughly impressive throughout his campaign with the Chicago Blackhawks despite the wary state of the franchise this season.
Blackhawks are currently last in the Central division of the Western Conference with a record of 11-25-2 in 38 games. The recent loss to the New York Rangers adds to their disappointing losing streak. They have had a major injury crisis with 6 of their forwards out and Anthony Beauvillier being the latest person on the injury list.
Despite the prominent issues looming over the Blackhawks, the best news is the arrival of generational talent Connor Bedard. In his first season, he has shaken up the NHL community. With 15 goals and 18 assists, totaling 33 points in the first 38 NHL games, he is averaging almost 0.40 goals per game and 0.87 points per game. Connor Bedard has put up these numbers despite the unavailability of the top stars of the franchise.
⚠️ CONNOR BEDARD MICHIGAN GOAL‼️ THIS IS NOT A DRILL. ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/KPWcsVGzo0
— NHL (@NHL) December 24, 2023
Once they return from their injuries, the numbers will hopefully be even more impressive. He’s already well on his way to posting 30+ goals this season and thus has the chance at becoming the first rookie since the COVID-19 pandemic to post such numbers.
The centerman’s control at top speed and his ability to create plays for his teammates, coupled with his lethal finishing has impressed the NHL community.
Connor Bedard is one of the 32 players selected by the NHL to feature in the 2024 NHL All-Star Game on February 3rd. The game will take place at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. He is also likely to take part in the skill games before the match.
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