Connor Bedard somehow took it to ANOTHER level

Connor Bedard just returned from the World Junior Championship and somehow has taken his play to an even higher level... we'll talk about that and more in today's hockey video

[@BlacqueJacqueShellacque_]

1000% would be into more CHL content. I love going to junior hockey games. It's fun to watch the up and coming players and the crowd is usually more into the games than NHL arenas. Plus for QMJHL games they have poutine. :D

[@TheJimprez]

But the beer is all smaller cans, at Ritz-Carlton prices.

[@paddington1670]

I went to a Vancouver Giants game and people were way crazier than at a Canucks game, i was super surprised.

[@JCDenton2000]

Junior hockey is awesome. Been going to Mississauga Steelheads (and before that when they were the Majors) games for years now. I wish more people would support them and show up to games.

[@RL-bw5if]

yeah HARD agree. Juniors is something I don't get to see often not living near a city with a team, and I would love to see the highlights, lowlights, and bloopers

[@zednik4hart]

since shane wright was traded to windsor, i can go watch him :)))

[@paulwillers883]

Congrats on the Press accreditation! I moved to Montreal from the UK a year ago and your channel has been so great at helping me get into the game. Really love your vids!

[@mgguygardening]

I'm all for some CHL content being included in your videos, I say go for it!

[@-phenom-]

Grats! Be prepared to get to know the players much more as people and not just members of a sports team. I used to work at a small newspaper and my first credentials were for our local hockey team. I remember it hitting me at just how hard these guys, and their families, work(travel, injuries and raising kids etc...) to play the game they love. Of course, most of them never made it to the NHL, but they followed their dream and gave it all they had. Btw, the first night "wearing the lamonated badge" around my neck was super cool...I remember walking to press row and watching the game.

[@nicojones4272]

Super hyped to see more CHL content! This set up is great for me because I normally don't follow any of it but have been interested for a while (especially now since I'm feeling Junior hockey withdrawal after World Juniors). Congrats on the media accreditation btw :)

[@notezekiel]

I will definitely love to see more CHL content. Definitely underrated side of hockey that needs to be covered more. Appreciate the videos as always. Keep up the effort

[@EliNimmo77]

I was at that game and it was incredible. Love having a generational talent in my hometown

[@michaelhoule7945]

Eww u live in Regina…

[@EliNimmo77]

@@michaelhoule7945???

[@josefharasek7487]

i dont know about word "generational". Plenty of great guys to be drafted in the next few years

[@CanucktotheCore]

Dude. CHL videos? Bring it on thats so awesome! I honestly wish we got more of them in mainstream media, with how big they prop up the Memorial Cup every year when it comes around lol. Congrats! Keep up the great work!

[@spencermonteiro1319]

Congrats on the media credit man!! Happy to hear, started following you during the juniors but 100% a new long term Fan!!!

[@solomonisms9000]

Bedard is incredible. I had the pleasure of seeing him play in person last year when the Pats came and stomped my home team, the Victoria Royals. I'd personally love to see some CHL coverage on the channel. It gets too little attention I think, and I'd look forward to seeing you talk about it. I hope that if you decide to make CHL content regularly, you can include us out west! There's next to no coverage readily available of WHL games that I can find.

[@moodisa]

My 2 cents more CHL. Start interspersing it in your main hockey channel (my love for starwars led to your one channel and then my love hockey ended up here and I was like I've heard this guys voice before then it clicked) but I digress I don't follow CHL as much as I should and seeing highlights here gets me more hyped. But at the same time upload them to anouther channel as well dedicated to CHL and lower leagues. Kinda like a scouts report to keep people's minds aware of up and commers, idk like Ecks Report? Love the stuff man keep it up!

[@millsy5094]

Bedard is one of, if not THE most entertaining player to watch right now. Also seen your youtube channel get credit in some big hockey articles right after they won gold! Thats awesome! 😁

[@EckHockey]

Oh really, would love to see that.

[@millsy5094]

@eck3459 I'll see if I can find it for you!

[@frequentsee3815]

Natural progression of the channel was looking like it was going to be a prospect profile & breakdown type of deal, so it's interesting you've decided to go this path. Wish you the best in any case

[@shanksy6]

im so glad im from regina and get to see him play, really is special

[@neithermanc1]

i know very little about the CHL so i would love to see important news and highlights from that league to get a sense of what players may be up and coming. great content as always, Eck!

[@leakproofcarp75]

Congrats! All for the Moosehead minute. I’m on board with any hockey content you’re putting out

[@johncastro2148]

He's Bedard ofc he has more in him.

[@ColetheBruinsfan]

He he... lol

[@Razzkel]

You turn into micheal Jackson there for a second?

[@frogfire3036]

He he does

[@johncastro2148]

Yea yea I accidentally put two he's sorry

[@frogfire3036]

@@johncastro2148 it's fine bro

[@yrichoekstra418]

Just drove home from Halifax. My impression from all the times I've been there, it's a big town for junior hockey because that's pretty much the only show in town. Like the Sault Grey Hound games, what else is there? I'm a hockey nut and think you're doing a fine job with the videos with some interesting takes, so will be watching. Thanks for content.

[@amnesiacalibis]

Bedard has a no-trade in his contract with the Pats, so that he can't be traded without his consent. The smart hockey move is to get the big bank for him, but it's out of their hands more or less. As a Pats fan, I kind of get the idea of putting butts in seats to see him play. Edit - butts in seats and merch out the door.

[@hunterking6739]

I would love to see some more CHL content, I don't get to see many NHL games so I'm out of the loop kindve but seeing CHL content would really let me learn about some prospects

[@kruegs]

i mean... hockey content is hockey content. i would like to see some of that chl coverage! ive never really heard much about the chl so id like to see that

[@Fran-td7xv]

Watching the World junior championship got me really interested in junior hockey. So I would be very happy if you include some junior hockey content in your videos.

[@hardtailgang]

I'm down for more CHL content! I fell in love with hockey a few years ago when I went and saw an Everett Silvertips game (Was never a sports fan in the slightest before this). This was before we had an NHL team in Seattle, and even with the Kraken in town now, the Tips are still my first love. However, I don't have the bandwidth in my life to keep up with most of the rest of the WHL, not to mention the OHL and QMJHL. Would love to get the scoop on highlights from mine and other junior major leagues.

[@adamleblanc5294]

I think it would be cool if you could cover the Q in general. Also, I know a lot of the teams have deals with Maritime Bus for dirt-cheap fairs to away games (at least Moncton/Charlottetown did at one point). So you could probably catch a few road games for an extra $10 on top of the ticket.

[@catdogman23]

As a long time viewer, (from EckhartsLadder) and as a big hockey fan, I love the idea of a "Moosehead minute" though I am a Calgary fan. Either way I'll be watching.

[@CarbonatedTurtle]

I feel like the CHL gets completely ignored by most people, despite so many future NHL players coming out of it. I'd love to see some full videos focused on it, even if they're just a few minutes long.

[@lemonpoem591]

I think that your idea with the Moosheads is really cool but it could be even better if sometimes (like once a week) you do a video talking about the QMJHL like big plays or scores or even trades and news about some teams in the league like Québec, Sherbrooke or Rouyn-Noranda and a team from the last part of the ranking. In addition, you could switch teams so you're not talking about the same teams every week but keep like the Moos in every video because you have a bigger connections with this team. Thanks for reading Sorry if there's any mistakes I'm french and English is my second language

[@RoseCityRebel]

I’d love a Moosehead Minute! When I was at a game at my last trip to Halifax, I had a blast. Been a fan ever since out here in Calgary

[@maxlab55]

What would be nice is maybe once a week a video about a junior Team in Canada. Something like brief introduction of the team history/recent results (last 3-4 years) and where are they now in the league. Who is their best player/prospect right now and general stuff light that. Maybe add highlights of the week.

[@manballs33]

Would love to see some CHL content! Also AHL and ECHL, seems like those leagues don't get enough love either.

[@EvilMrMahler69]

Love to see more Moose and Hali content, won't be skipping any of it

[@emilydennis261]

Psyched for the game tonight!

[@stevenking9357]

I'am all in on that, i believe you can make a whole channel out of that content. I'd sub.

[@TheRealParthen]

Definitely interested in some CHL content! I don’t know much about it so I’m curious to learn. 👍

[@sora1498]

also im excited for the chl content cuz ive always wanted to know more about it!

[@evilmotorsports5076]

I'd love to see some CHL content. The world doesn't revolve around the NHL, at least not mine.

[@angeldustttt]

chl content would be sick mane looking forward to it

[@sambaker7973]

would love to see that extra content as a Everett Silvertips season ticket holder i love Jr hockey

[@rianballs]

Im a wildcats fan, used to play on dylan mackinnons team in novice actually. Id love to see CHL content!

[@noahmacomber5970]

It's is not going to change my regular viewing habits.... I'm glad that you are able to capitalize on this opportunity!

[@brendancatalano]

Keep up the good work

[@ryanbentley2059]

I live in Halifax as well, was amazing for the city!

[@Statsy10]

To answer your question, Bedard started that he wanted to stay with Regina, when asked if he would rather chase a Mem Cup. He's such a character guy that he wants to show his loyalty, and now the team perhaps feels that they want to return the favour. It's tough though, as guys that are not nearly as pivotal as Bedard are fetching a King's ransom. The Pats could set themselves up for a LONG time with this trade.

[@huge_legend9944]

Bedard has a no trade clause and has the final say where he wants to go. He doesn’t want to leave Regina, he wants to finish his WHL career in Regina Plus its pass the deadline now

[@tomswarbrick8054]

Personally signing the petition for the "MooseHead Minute" to be at the beginning of the video! Seems like a passion project, so treat it like one!

[@erikmacaluso]

Your videos are short enough that I'd watch the extra content. Wouldn't mind some longer NHL videos too

[@McLandry93]

I like the CHL piece. Definitely bring some hockey attention to the East Coast!

[@isseihyoudou6733]

Looks like the blazers are gonna back to back to back be division champs in the WHL, heres hoping we can pinch the memorial cup as well! Would be awesome to win it at home

[@whatsmyname5609]

I live in the area to watch Everett Silvertips games, I've been to so many games, my favorite player by far was Olen Zellwegar, but he got traded, it sucks to see him go.

[@emilydennis261]

I"m going to the game tonight!! It's going to be one hell of a game. I would love to see you make Halifax Moosehead clips!

[@louisdesroches]

As someone who lives in another junior hockey town - hell ya!

[@winnipeginstinct]

Congrats on the accreditation! I for one would be interested in the chl content, given I don't really get to follow it all that closely

[@frankcap2505]

Dude, a baron fel and a hockey video in the same day. Eks is epic

[@benking400]

I would love to see the mooseheads content. I'm a haligonian too and love to see how the team does

[@MultiThingz]

Was at the habs game last night against the kraken and they were chanting his name it was a good time

[@beer8829]

Would love to see more chl content.

[@werewolfeshe]

It’s cool to add stuff for the CHL. It it is hockey, I will watch. 😁

[@KAS0605]

He’s putting these numbers up in this league, Mcjesus is doing it in the nhl

[@brandonwohlgemuth1837]

Awesome can't wait for the CHL content for sure my home town team the Halifax Mooseheads

[@myoungliving6325]

I was at that game Bedard had two short handed goals

[@EckHockey]

**I meant to say he didn't get PENALTY KILL time, not power play time in the tournament** The Shane Wright trade I mentioned in the video just dropped: twitter.com/SpitsHockey/status/1612642927905280000

[@LeGIoN8787]

Interesting. I saw something on the news that said he got traded to London. After seeing the Zellweger trade, seems like the Wright one is way less value. Granted, I don’t know those players involved, but no first rd picks?

[@sora1498]

glad to see bedard still thriving, despite what some people were sayin 😂

[@anonymous134y]

add in a bedard minute every week too. he's the most exciting guy to watch right now

[@TAN.888]

CHL is interesting and I would want to see more videos on it. I only know the big names but always seems interesting

[@mediocrebs]

Cant wait for the chl content man

[@DMTR.Gaming]

I don't care what league it is, more hockey = better imo. I'd love to learn more about the leagues I have no idea about. You should also start watching some D1 hockey, I fell in love with it so fast. At the very least cover the NCAA tournament in a couple months, you won't regret it!

[@CytoSkullion]

Would have to imagine that Bedard puts lots of people in seats in Regina right now even if they aren't a great team in general. Definitely into more junior hockey content and given Halifax is also my home town team always into seeing more from them

[@plutonicgnat115cool5]

As a regina citizen. yuuuuup

[@randomman4938]

I love hearing about the CHL stars and youngster already drafted by an NHL team

[@ncassonn]

I would definitely stick around for the moose head minute. I’m interested in hearing more about the Halifax/maritime hockey scene.

[@spelunkerd]

What I liked most was the way he jumped over a pass that he recognized was not meant for him. Prolific scoring players never do that, they always want the puck even when it's inappropriate. For him to have the vision and wisdom to let that one go showed he's got eyes for more than just selfish play.

[@greg-wl2rd]

Congratulations!

[@mrkrabs3766]

Excited to see what you pu tfor the CHL content, you'll convince me to go to a game maybe

[@TheGreasypancake]

As a fellow Haligonian (Dartmouth), I'd love to get a moose minute at the end of videos

[@Blaintz]

damn bro u blew UP!!!

[@JerrySizzla]

Good job buddy!

[@jaredgivens7759]

Congratulations Eck! You deserve it!

[@irubanomlas]

I’d love more chl stuff, it’s hard to get that kind of content as a fan. Especially if you don’t want to pay to watch the games

[@joelmacdonald6994]

Looking forward to more CHL content, especially the Mooseheads. I’m a maritimers living out west, so love maritime content.

[@theslicetennis]

WE LOVE CHL. Kamloops Blazers fan here, and yes Regina should trade Bedard to Kamloops so he 100% plays in the Memorial Cup.

[@JackLagoon]

Is there anyway you can cover the Barrie Colts vs Windsor Spitfires game? It’s Shane Wright vs Brandt Clarke probably the best ohl players in the world juniors

[@evanbrown2594]

I am old enough to remember Crosby in the QMJHL, Bedard is edging close to similar numbers.

[@pruane2isgod]

To clarify, Bedard couldn't be traded unless he approached the team and asked to be traded. He didn't ask to be traded, and as such the team couldn't trade him even if they wanted to.

[@SnowyWave24]

my friend went to this game. great game, he played well

[@poorsonwelles]

Was curious so I looked up Doucet and Jordan Dumais. Looks like Dumais is 5'9 174 currently, so I wonder if his size had something to do with him not getting picked for the WJ? And Doucet is 20 so I think he would be ineligible 😅 Def intrigued that these guys are keeping up w Bedard, I'm sure we'll see more of them soon

[@twoah927]

I read smth saying that U18 players in the WHL need to request a trade the team itself cannot decide to. Mainly so that kids still in school don’t get traded to a new one I read.

[@Detrma96]

Well on the trade situation, the Pats weren’t gonna trade Bedard because one he has a no trade clause with the team and two the GM wasn’t gonna move him.

[@KHoltzie]

THIS KID-is gonna be somethin’ special for Chicago! 💨💨💨

[@RBentzen]

I believe there is a 32 thoughts podcasts that explains that reason why Bedard isn't going to get traded or is unlikely to get traded.

[@stinky8513]

Moosehead Minute is awesome idea

[@kenevinparent2314]

"From the Regina Pats, the Chicago Blackhawks**** select, Connor Bedard" Free publicity for the next 5 years as this clip plays on loop in a million hype packages. ***Columbus Blue Jackets, Anaheim Ducks, Montréal Canadien etc...

[@yvonjrpierre5648]

les.blackhawks.de.chicago.selectionnent.connor.bedard.ok.garanti.100%.

[@kenevinparent2314]

@@yvonjrpierre5648 Pourquoi tu utilises des points au lieu d'appuyer sur la barre d'espace?

[@yvonjrpierre5648]

@@kenevinparent2314 les.blackhawks.de.chicago.ok.player.

[@jackciampini496]

What are your thoughts on Mat Cataford? Wondering because he is my friends cousin

[@braykkk3004]

I would love some Mooseheads content as I am also from Halifax

[@cinder8760424]

Hey I'm from halifax and would love that content

[@brentm9848]

Hey - you're in Halifax! Me too. Down by the Ardale Rotary. Anyway, Just wondering if I might be able to help the channel in anyway. Is there a contact email where I could message and chat?

[@kyyva4533]

Bedard to the spitfires baby

[@zachallison8743]

No way you live in hali. Been watching you for awhile and never knew. Definitely do a moose minute

[@Wesley_H]

Congrats on the accreditation.

[@Zoshnell]

Awesome that you are into Junior or minor league hockey. Good hockey is good hockey

[@DantesTyphoon]

I can't wait for this kid to get beat by some of the NHLs best. Once he gets truly challenged and outplayed I just think he's going to thrive on it and get so frickin good! Competition brings out your best and this dude doesn't look like he's being challenged like he deserves to be. He's so fun to watch

[@EliNimmo77]

I think the pats might be keeping Bedard for profit reason's. Personally and people i know basically only go to the games for Bedard.

[@austinfink3808]

Bedard said he wants to finish his junior career with the pats

[@noahvirjee1113]

crazy how buddy went to my high school