Connor Bedard Practicing w/ Prospects and Pros! [Original 4K]

Here all the names I could figure out who was on the ice:
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Kent Johnson - Columbus
Andrew Cristall - Capitals
Luca Cagnoni - Sharks
Vasily Podkolzin - Canucks
Angus Crookshank - Sens
Zach Benson - Sabres
Danila Klimovich- Canucks
Tristen Nielsen - Canucks
Massimo Rizzo - Canes
Arshdeep Bains - Canucks

[@cubbiepulls]

these kids are so good and so fast they stay so wide in their stance too when handling the puck. as a beer leaguer im trying to take notes on all of these guys.

[@clawje]

I love how yall just GLAZINNNNNNN whenever Bedard touches the puck lmao

[@thecount1001]

this is exactly how me and my buddies look during scrimmage. for sure.

[@deanwhite6225]

Hard for most people to understand just how hard that is…so fast, edge to edge, tape to tape. Crazy.

[@SirJaymesDAudelée]

Thx a lot for posting this. Interesting to watch elite players partake in a small area scrim. Educational, and entertaining.😊

[@rich7447]

This is what I like to think that I look like in beer league. I don't! Kudos to the skill of these players.

[@unit-0-]

Why not? You might look like this! Having these skills doesn't take a lifetime to get, and though some of the skills are pretty slick, it isn't what is distinct about a pro and a beer-league A player. It's the shit in our heads that makes the difference. Pros not only know the strats, they are a second ahead of everyone else. That takes a life time and must be earned during young childhood. It's funny too, when you play with one in a beer-league or drop-in or something, you notice they don't have to do anything fancy, they're just a second or more ahead of everyone else and make it all look easy, lol

[@NeXusZT]

@@unit-0- don't forget about their elite level cardio. That's another thing that really sets these guys apart. There's plenty of guys that have the hands/shot/skaking etc, but having the cardio to keep up and be efficient throughout a full length game is a massive advantage these guys have.

[@Skrangles]

Angus Crookshank is gonna be a beast. Watched him in Langley and he’s got some of the best skills I’ve seen.

[@clockwork8203]

one of the best skaters i’ve ever seen he’s so powerful

[@supegdaking]

Isn't he a bust pretty much? 23 with no NHL games, meh in AHL

[@scottcooneymusic6736]

​@supeg He's actually been really good in the A. Better than the numbers would suggest.

[@xTymezz]

Hope those Sherwoods work out for Bedzy. Pulling for him & for that classic Canadian brand

[@bigdave8437]

Amazing some of the clowns posting who haven't got a clue. Johnson (C) was a candidate for rookie of the year with CLB, 40 pts, a 1st rd pick, 5th overall in '21. Cristall LW, 2nd rd pick this yr from Kelowna in the Dub. Cagnoni a 5' 9" D-man, 4th rd in '23 from Portland in the W. Podkolzin RW, 1st rd pick, 10th overall in '19 & time divided between the 'Nucks & Abbotsford in the 'A'. Crookshank LW, 5th rd in '18 playing in Belleville in the 'A'. Zach Benson LW, 1st rd pick, 13th overall this yr from the 'Peg in the W. Klimovich RW, 2nd rd in '21 playing in Abottsford. Nielsen C, not drafted playing in Abbotsford. Rizzo C 7th rd, 2019 now U of Denver & Bains LW, not drafted, from Red Deer now with Abbotsford. This rink is in BC I believe & a bunch of the guys are obviously based in, or played out west. Some of them including Bedard, are really fucking good, but there's no contact, just skills work to keep sharp & later gear up for rookie camp &/or main camp for some. I think Bedard will make the Hawks & produce 50+ pts. I'm very curious how he will be able to handle fast, heavy NHL D when things get real in exhibition. There will be guys gunning for him.

[@CarlWinslow346]

Cristall made such a jump this year. I didn’t see it coming

[@MicBergsma]

Kent Johnson, Bedard … that’s all I know out there

[@jonathanpielmeier4956]

Zach Benson is freakin dawg

[@luvdvno]

Surg

[@mgyb8269]

yup, gonna be a steal imo

[@bryantlawson6270]

Benson is a freak for being 5'9. He just has to improve his skating.

[@VV1.0]

Which one is he?

[@GodDid2024]

He’s 20 pounds lighter then the average NHL skater and he’s 5ft 10

[@Fallahh]

KJ put ‘em in the spin cycle

[@christopherwilliams6482]

wish my right ear could have listend to this

[@evolutionXXVII]

Bedard hasn't played in the NHL yet, and this video has already received 1/3 as many views as the average 22-23 NHL regular season game.

[@nickc259]

Even in this short video with a bunch of NHLers you can see that Bedard is on another level. Can't wait for him to make his debut!

[@dillonmun5860]

lmao he's going to be the biggest bust in nhl history

[@logan4730]

looks slow as fuck

[@StuckInSyrup]

doesnt look that good tbh

[@videogameplayer0552]

@@dillonmun5860Wrong.

[@thegolffitnessguru318]

Another level?????.. You have zero clue on hockey.. Nothing impressive at all He will be a good player in a few years hopefully

[@carolki1315]

Is this with the Regina Pats or with the Blackhawks?

[@mikefreeze100]

Vancouver with a bunch of canucks prospects and other various prospects from the area

[@carolki1315]

@@mikefreeze100oh ok 👍 is this a recent video?

[@mikefreeze100]

​@@carolki1315yeah they've been skating out there the last week or so I think

[@notveryobviousguy4373]

My brother is the one getting lid up hahahha

[@prospectr17]

It’s Christmas time with all the gifts given on the ice.

[@DanglesforDays]

sittin here on my computer with some gold fish, "He shoulda shot sooner on that one, kid's talented but gotta lot to learn * chomp chomp chomp *

[@chocomilkfps1264]

lmao

[@User-wt9jk]

Who is the player in black jersey and dark red pants?

[@carterb.3388]

Kent Johnson. A certified stud

[@mrcool76789]

@@carterb.3388 sus

[@arthurahr9507]

All white uni with white and red/black striped socks is pretty impressive.

[@garrettnimmo2492]

Benson?

[@luvdvno]

Maaqn chg will look crazy in 4-5 years

[@broehla4774]

Bedsy with the RBZ Pants. You already know he's gonna be flying out there.

[@Bununci]

Great video, thanks for posting.

[@sheddingmyvelvet]

who is who in this vid?

[@Bruce-oe2ie]

Bedard is white jersey striped pants, that’s all I know

[@williamthompson256]

great video

[@batmancollects4491]

date of this training?

[@kwoner87]

i believe this was a few days ago

[@alechiggins6515]

Kids got mad skills. Could be the next Kirby Dach for the Blackhawks.

[@fencergg9645]

lmao what

[@Boston_MapleLeafs]

couldn't even tell which one Bedard was. No one stood out , that can't be good lol

[@Milehighsnake98]

That's my thoughts exactly! No one player actually stood out. And considering I've never heard of any of the other players listed, that's not a compliment to Bedard.

[@thatjdmfd]

You can tell which one's Bedard from the start if you've watched other videos of him skating. Very distinct puck protection and maneuvering

[@Milehighsnake98]

@@thatjdmfd There was honestly nothing distinct about any of them. But you're right, I've only watched a couple videos of him playing in juniors against guys who probably 95% don't even get drafted. But that's the point. He didn't stand out against a group of players that didn't have a fraction of the following he does.

[@thatjdmfd]

@@Milehighsnake98 Yeah I totally get your point!!

[@b3n751]

bedard was the shinest turd in a very soft junior pool of talent. a sign of worse things to come for future NHL play. he wont be good

[@COMMITCRIME]

Great footage

[@amirjon]

Kaner at this age was on another level. Same with Sid.

[@Regalman]

HUGE FACTS especially SID. I'm from LA and he was a monster on the edges and stickhandling and had high compete level like a badger. Not saying bedard is not elite but Sidney you just knew he was the next one.

[@thecookup6221]

the guys in red pants are sick

[@TTHova]

This guy ain't gonna be a generational talent. Definitely, top 6 but not generational

[@Fallahh]

Bedard really needs to work on his one tee

[@tddtv]

where is this?

[@ben_penalty_chiarot-3102]

Podkolzin there? interesting

[@user-ry3rw8fm8o]

did u get his autograph

[@johnparkour5894]

Cool footage! What rink is this?

[@rickygarcha1311]

8rinks in Burnaby

[@MrDMF567]

Madison Square Garden.

[@461oceanboulevard]

Dynamo Central Stadium

[@Joefaludi]

2:38 such children with the reactions lol , probably the most normal snapshot and yall acting like its something new

[@kevjtx1]

Be nice to know which one he is

[@КовбойМальборо-е2ъ]

It's not the Canadian style this is russian style!!

[@Bondarenko-800]

Kharlamov style

[@patsilivas1]

It would help to know who’s who!!

[@michaellaughlin8457]

lets see him play against physicality on the ice is all i need to see from this kid!

[@GodDid2024]

I don’t think he’s being very physical here but also the drills are not full intensity. I think he might have a slow start but will be well adjusted for him half way through the season

[@jdhrap]

The physical players better be fast skaters or Connor won’t need to worry about them. And when you dangle around them….

[@cliff6178]

Pretty good commentary too tbh

[@DC-Cracker96]

: DD

[@ImmelSteven]

Does any one teach defence anymore. Puck chasing like crazy.

[@vickaps]

needs more DEI

[@1982blvd]

8 Rinks for those who are asking where

[@TM-qj4yr]

Don’t even know whose who. No name or number.

[@andythegoat16]

I played there

[@trevorlinder]

In the NHL he is going to ge hit and hit hard. Trade him now... Prediction, less than 80 points in the first seasons.

[@user-pw3qb1fn5r]

I’m surprised Bedard isn’t trying to spend his summer training with established NHLers

[@stuartrubenstein6624]

He is training with NHLers

[@timeboy8770]

He's training with Crosby and this group of pros

[@wayne3340]

Canucks and BC boys.

[@A14-j7g]

Arshdeep Bains 💀

[@Xstr3ngthz]

Arse deep? Who’s that

[@joshbehehe]

Let’s get betarded yallll

[@avsrock1561]

All I see is a beer league champ.... WARNING DANGER AVALANCHE AHEAD.... good luck...

[@karlhass9350]

His toe drag is broke

[@iamworriedsick]

unwatchable 23 fps idk if its just me

[@timmbrefaldridge1984]

Martin Barbara Wilson Frank Harris Larry

[@stephenmainardi9123]

Bust… #michkov

[@fabulous_arts1624]

Bedard boutta break his own leg so he don't gotta go to Chicago

[@chieffau]

why? he's playing with his team canada buddies

[@Bruce-oe2ie]

Nah his parents are moving with him too

[@ryana3679]

Bedard will have a good career but he won't pan out like people are projecting. I wouldn't call him a bust but I will say he won't be the best player chosen in the draft.

[@ToddCrispies]

Ok buddy. Everyone is wrong and you are right. You should work for an NHL club with such incredible insight.

[@thegolffitnessguru318]

And Crispies, what level hockey have you played at???..

[@Milehighsnake98]

@@ToddCrispies I tend to agree. He's not going to be a Cale Makar. He's not even close to that level.

[@ToddCrispies]

@thegolffitnessguru318 I’m sure you are an incredible hockey player that just missed playing professionally. Just concentrate on your golf career pal.

[@ToddCrispies]

@Milehighsnake98 i would hope not since Cale is a defenseman….

[@iiVehxx]

He’s gonna be a bust lmaooo

[@billysmith5185]

Seems like he has trouble angling players while defending. He got caught flat footed quite a few times. Offensively, I think he made a few moves that were not the right moves for the situation. Honestly, after watching lots of highlights, I’m a little bit disappointed in how he looked. Only a few current nhlers out there, and he did not look dominant. I still think he will be a good player, but I don’t think he will be as incredible in his rookie year.

[@Bpolit28]

It’s crazy that anyone thinks these players, including bedard, were trying very hard in this practice. This couldn’t have been more casual than it was. Watch the games and practices that matter and you’ll see he practices way different than here. Do u really think he’s gonna slow down and stand around that much in real games and pass up shots while boasting one of the world’s best releases? No. If everyone here was going 100% you’d have a point, but Bedard’s 100% effort would destroy these other guys’ 100%. Fact of the matter is none of these guys were trying, so analyzing this is nothing short of insanity. He was literally playing as casually as people throwing up wild shots on their driveway screaming “KOBE.” Honestly, so was everyone else. They weren’t taking this seriously.

[@Dr.Acula76]

When they re-do the draft in 5 years, I bet Bedard won't be #1

[@Braeden16Macdonald]

lmao what

[@Dr.Acula76]

@@Braeden16Macdonald Which part don't you understand?

[@shonnesp1]

Wanna bet?

[@Dr.Acula76]

@@shonnesp1 Yes. That's what I said

[@diamonddog3606]

funny how you're judging based on one practice video. this guy is generational talent, he has proven it in basically all of his games. he will be one of the best number 1 drafted players

[@SirrJDubs]

Looks slow compared to the guys in Blackhawk pants…

[@ryantam2071]

There are no other Blackhawk pants in this video

[@MercifulExorcist]

@@ryantam2071I think he thinks the bender in the red socks and blackhawks pants is bedard

[@ismayil9047]

Fantilli going to be better than Bedard.

[@hasasek192]

That’s not Fantilli, that’s K. Jonson

[@User-wt9jk]

Which one is he (or k. Jonson)?

[@ryana3679]

Thats what i think as well. Bedard won't live up to the hype.

[@petersmrek7617]

Well Bedard nothing special tbh

[@MohammadSaad-u2s]

That’s what I’ve been saying

[@djsmoove98]

Bro what???

[@petersmrek7617]

@@djsmoove98 Yep

[@TheHenryDuong]

Bust

[@TheChicagogamer]

Why do people hate on bedard for no reason?

[@TheHenryDuong]

@@TheChicagogamer he's too hyped up , haven't seen a player this hyped up before.

[@TheChicagogamer]

@@TheHenryDuong In what world does that mean he's a bust

[@TheHenryDuong]

@@TheChicagogamer even McDavid never got this much hype . It will put too much pressure on Bedard to be a superstar right away like McDavid and Matthews. Look at the 1st over picks after them.

[@SnapshotMC94]

@@TheHenryDuong he’s this hyped because his CHL junior career is more impressive than mcdavids was and world juniors he set records. The hype is deserved.

[@Jaykayy911]

Bedard was placed in the blackhawks lap while GM Kyle Davison blew Gary bettman.

[@Sam-xu3xq]

Cry about it

[@chrisbauman2562]

This looks like high school hockey

[@dickdaigle383]

8 rinks?

[@kwoner87]

yes