Interview: Connor Bedard Opens Up About His Work Ethic, Drake's Shoutout and More in Candid 1-on-1

Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard opens up in this exclusive 1-on-1 interview to talk about where his work ethic came from, Drake shouting him out on instagram, and more.

[@sarkism7746]

This is just so funny. He probably felt like telling the guy “I just had a slice of freakin pizza with my buddies, dude”

[@Chibeagle]

he went to portillo's

[@artemia79]

Hahaha... exactly! My mom brought her hot plate to the hotel and I had grilled chicken breast and steamed broccoli. No dude... I ATE PIZZA!

[@mrfake675]

He doesn't eat pizza. Pfft

[@DL14204]

Buddy is trying to make this a 30 for 30 moment and Bedard just wants to go for lunch.

[@drewmcdonald1077]

Guys no he isn't u reading too much into it as Connor knows he has to do these interviews and that there be many at the beginning because of being drafted to the Blackhawks he like the new Patrick Kane

[@zigfield723]

If he scores 50 as an 18 year old rookie, I'll shit my pants center town square

[@christianshaw9102]

I'll watch😅

[@Rowan69763]

I will buy tickets then do the interview 😆

[@Christophtov]

!remind me in 300 days

[@Rowan69763]

@@christianshaw9102 Let me practice please. Me: We heard your pledge if the conditions permitted and we are here now. How does it feel? You: Well I didn't really mean it entirely but I'm good on my word and it's a little warm but I'm glad I didn't eat anything crazy just in case.

[@Rebuild39]

The Thompson center downtown Chicago??

[@tubingforever]

Love sports journalists trying to get some real answers out of hockey players, lol. Hilarious!

[@thecount1001]

no doubt. as great as he is, like the other Connor, hate to say it, but these kids are just hockey machines. they don't have much to say, because they have very little life experience outside of playing, training, thinking and talking about hockey. think this kid reads books? knows anything about the countries he's traveled to? original thoughts or opinions? even less than the average 17 year old boy. most players are the dullest humans on the planet.

[@maltesefalcon51]

Great T-Shirt. Everything a winner is all about. Are they available to purchase? This is a very special individual. Let's enjoy the Blackhawks as they grow up. Pumped for the season,

[@hklinker]

Seven years till he signs as a UFA in Vancouver.

[@mattck92]

😹

[@Pariah_Larry]

God it’s still so weird to see him wearing the Indian head gear. Couldn’t be happier, the future looks bright fellow hawks fans!! Oliver Moore is gonna be amazing too. Speedy Irish fella, he’ll love Chicago.

[@kennybegeske8824]

Welcome To The Chicago Blackhawks Connor Bedard

[@kennybegeske8824]

Chicago New Icon

[@seen48]

Good luck young man.

[@mikemurphy8996]

Americans, and specifically people from Chicago don’t realize this kid will be better then Kane was. You guys got a future hall of farmer. Generational talent. Will almost be as good as Mcdavid

[@davidarmitage289]

Yea McDavid is like 3 levels above all NHL players. He sees the game 2 minutes ahead of everyone else.

[@8JFJK8]

I think he could be almost Mcdavid level as well. Probably Matthews level atleast, solid sniper with good playmaking ability.

[@stuartrubenstein6624]

@@8JFJK8 He will be better than Matthews. This guy has passion and grit as well. Matthews lacks intensity and the passion for the game.

[@8JFJK8]

@@stuartrubenstein6624 Could be. I seen Bedard lay out some people at World Juniors he definitely isn’t a sissy.

[@christopherfrederick9235]

We do

[@toewstokane9023]

Look at him 🙏🏻

[@ilarivaisanen]

He looks a bit weird but is insane player

[@therantwithgrant4271]

He looks like a McPoyle from It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia. Never realized that til now lol

[@_portis]

Nice shirt

[@sterling4044]

Connor sounds sick

[@colevanbalen7205]

its every other interview questions he's gotten in another video from a different source, cmon pat

[@WinterWoolies]

I had the same drive at age 5 but we were poor so no go.

[@callmebawk]

For sure you have to be very fortunate to have to play high level hockey. But that doesn't mean it doesn't take hard work.

[@tromedl]

That sucks and it sucks to think how many talents are lost because their parents have no money.

[@davidrobins4025]

This young man is going to be absolutely fun to watch and follow in his first season in the NHL.

[@BoyReporterTV]

hope i run into connor when i’m at my men’s league at that rink

[@drewmcdonald1077]

u will u have to pray to GOD everyday nonstop 24hrs and not go to bathroom or take a break

[@Rowan69763]

@@drewmcdonald1077 😂

[@06rtm]

Drake from Degrassi?

[@davidarmitage289]

Yes

[@Rowan69763]

Yep, the fanboy who calls women "groupies" 😂🖕

[@colinmasek974]

Boy definitely hate that pizza at 12

[@Rowan69763]

So what I've eaten taco bell before because it's the only thing available and I was broke af but doesn't mean my entire diet was comprised of it. It also makes me sick to eat unhealthy foods. I literally never ate fast food until I became an adult because meals were always cooked at home or by myself. I was literally like 13 before someone took me for a happy meal but I wouldn't remember the next time I ate it because it was years. Even when my son was growing up I cooked almost every single day. I never baught junk food on my grocery list and didn't keep junk food snacks in our home either. He was being raised to understand that those things were treats not integral parts of his diet or meant to be. They were never kept in the home just like soda, juice or any other high fructose corn syrup or sugary drink. One because of his diet and two because of his teeth. Growing children shouldn't have poor diets anyways. You absolutely can feel the difference when you eat clean vs not eating clean. Just like you can with exercise vs non exercise.

[@colinmasek974]

It’s summer.

[@RandallRedman]

What's more important - Hockey or Family with a Good Job to fall back on.

[@RandallRedman]

FAMILY over CHURCH even.

[@drewmcdonald1077]

GOD DYING FOR HOCKEY SEASON TO COME SO I CAN SEE CONNOR BEAT OTHER PLAYERS UP AND PLAY HOCKEY LOL

[@AvsFan32]

This kid is only 17 leave him alone.

[@christopherfrederick9235]

Can we hire a proper camera man

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Prove yourself at NHL level Connor ...Hype, is just hype ...Corey Perry conquered Hype 🏒🥅

[@morgangentle3287]

It’s passion for the game

[@davidarmitage289]

He’s like fu** just get me out of here… Dude interviewing him asked one question twice…

[@tromedl]

He ate pizza 🍕

[@powerhouse9868]

Connor's nervous cough is disturbing.

[@Ichikochinie]

he actually sick that time, he got caught with cold

[@tomslick2058]

Hawks will at least be interesting again.

[@damiabgreaves3648]

The wrist story is getting old

[@adamcassmedia]

What’s up with with the dumb questions lol?

[@RandallRedman]

How many more Jeff Merrill tragedies.

[@RandallRedman]

Not getting through.

[@kr25552]

Robot

[@wrinklebeast01]

I'm guessing Bedards going to be bald by 28. Look at that hairline man

[@MrDMF567]

Following the Kaner path lol

[@ilarivaisanen]

What ever it's just hair

[@tomslick2058]

Pizza. WTF. Nothing wrong with pizza once in a while. Hockey players like steak or Chicken and rice be f ore games. Protein and muscle building. They are not worried about cholesterol. Though steak can be lean. Vegetarian shit ruined Towes in his prime.

[@TheOvermaster]

But allowed Chara to play longer in the NHL? Which one is it?

[@plrt6794]

Toews had to deal with food allergies.

[@TM-qj4yr]

I noticed that Kane told him that the city and the fans are great. Kane didn’t mention that the Blackhawks organization is good to play for. How can anyone feel safe playing in an organization that condones sexual assault on a young player?

[@niveds2924]

I don’t think Bedaddy will need to be giving the trainer tuggies for more ice time

[@Portuducks]

Because the individuals guilty of the deed or hiding it are long gone and the punishments given.

[@mrfake675]

Everyone involved in the organization at that time is off the team. New team.

[@Jay-zl6jm]

@@niveds2924This is a fucking despicable thing to say about a sexual assault victim. People like you are why men’s trauma is dismissed.

[@Rowan69763]

Makes you wonder about all the other stuff right?

[@xTymezz]

This kid’s testosterone is through the roof. I hope his balding doesn’t affect his confidence/game.

[@slvt4connor]

yo whyyyy 🙄

[@carternelson8982]

Connor seems annoyed by this interview

[@DerbyKnowledge93]

HAWKS WIN !!

[@vepsuu106]

His hairline is already leaving after draft 😂

[@Noahify29]

FR

[@nicholas-bz5sh]

What a stupid take I guess you can't teach stupid

[@ilarivaisanen]

NHL steroids started?