What Did I Just Witness...

#nhl #hockey #chicagoblackhawks
Connor Bedard is on fire right now for the Chicago Blackhawks. After two highlight reel goals against the Florida Panthers, he's finally starting to look really comfortable in the NHL. We take a deeper dive into his game, and why he can be even better as the seasons rolls on.
Also check out Hockey Truffles Connor Bedard Video here: • Connor Bedard | Welcom...
Fantastic clips they pulled to help give more context for the video

[@jtwilliams8895]

He’s just starting to get comfortable. I thought it might take 2-3 months. Guess not

[@Ferd_Turgeson]

You said it. If you’ve watched the Hawks full games - not just highlights - there’s been a clear steady improvement in his game. That nasty stick lift goal was an exclamation point on a process that’s been building now. Dude is on course to be a unit.

[@Jakuby21]

I've never wanted someone to succeed more in the NHL than this kid right here. The amount of hate he gets is appalling human behavior. I hope he continues to prove a point to every a-hole who doesn't believe in him the way he believes in himself. Good work Bedard!

[@brandonerick]

It would make sense if the kid was a cocky little douche off the ice in interviews, but he's not. Shane Wright came off that way leading up to the '22 draft, it's how Matthew Tkachuk sounds every time he's interviewed. This kid literally has the EXACT opposite demeanor and couldn't be any more respectful yet you have all these boomer hockey fans who are longing for the Tie Domi days to come back who wish all this negativity on him. Glad he's thriving, the game needs it.

[@neeltheother2342]

@@chrisandrews4927 God bless you because it's all over Instagram and Twitter, you know, where all of the scum is.

[@ButtersTheGreat1]

​@brandonerick I think it's more so Chicago got him, know it's not his fault but still fucked for them to get off the hook after what happened when teams who did much less were punished harsher

[@ColonizerChan]

​@@chrisandrews4927 More traditionalist fans and a lot of KZbin comments have been quite mean. Like I'm a sharks fan and not a fan of Chicago after what happened last year, but this kid shouldn't be getting all this hate

[@Gr8erdetfan]

​@@chrisandrews4927I'm with u...I'm a huge hockey fan and I watch all games I can. I have espn+ I watch every game I can no matter who plays. I live in detroit and am a wings fan. I haven't seen one negative comment about this kid. I dunno maybe I'm misinformed. I watch tons of stuff on youtube of highlights and hockey enthusiasts and everyone loves this kid. Including me. Rooting for him and his original 6 team unless they play wings...Then he needs to go down. Lol😂

[@gregbaraks3183]

I am a lifelong hawks fan and dont get me wrong I love our team this season. The young guys are exciting and the vets like foligno are great players to show them how it's done. But looking at all of these clips and seeing just how many great chances Bedard single-handedly creates that don't end up as a goal. Once some of the young guys progress a bit more, and when we get some other talent around him... Bedard is going to be even more of a monster.

[@aimeenawrocki8659]

I'm excited to see this new hawks era. It's hard not to miss all of the old players though.

[@Emotionless0000]

I'm an habs fan and I wish you guys best of luck. This guy is a gem.

[@YourGirlYang]

I'm a Hawks fan too, and I can't wait until we pick up some more solid draft picks and dump some of the fucking bozos we have on this team like Seth Jones, Corey Perry, Taylor Hall, Petr Mrazek, and Tyler Johnson. Can you imagine how fun it's gonna be watching this team once we get rid of those losers, give Bedard some time to develop, and gel?

[@tytheguy361]

@@YourGirlYang Tyler Johnson and Corey Perry are 2nd and 3rd in goals scored on the Blackhawks right now what are you talking about. Perry even has the 2nd most points on the entire team behind Bedard. Taylor Hall isn't bad either, even if his points situation doesn't look good right now since he missed some games due to injury, he's been a great mentor for Bedard so far.

[@ThatGuy-nv7cx]

⁠@@tytheguy361while I agree they have been great mentors and bedard needs those players around him to develop, the fact that way past their prime guys are the entire offense besides bedard is a little concerning right?

[@VictorEMusique]

in your second example that's Nick Foligno making that pass - it cannot be understated how important Taylor Hall, Corey Perry and Nick Foligno are going to be for his development both on and off the ice - this is a veteran play made by Foligno and it's enhancing Bedard's sense of what can happen on the ice - truly a beautiful thing - Habs fan here just for perspective ;)

[@nelspaulson3099]

I really like the coaching staff for the hawks and how they are developing the youth. They also have a 19 year old defencemen Kevin Korchinski who is stepping up on the blue line. no1 center/face of the franchise and a D-man looking like he will be in the top pair sooner than later playing serious min. That is 2 big pieces for an up and coming team. I am eager to see the growth this season And then what will happen when yet another injection of gifted rookies join next season. At least 2 centers/forwards in the big 10 could have moved up and joined this year but decided to grow a little more and try to win the NCAA tourney.

[@TheBillaro]

and the leafs didn't bother picking them up

[@MrBeanz32]

@@nelspaulson3099vlasic is another rookie playing a big role on the team already. The future is bright in Chicago

[@TheBarber5550]

@@nelspaulson3099 Vlasic is another young guy with the hawks who already plays like a top pair defenseman. He somehow manages to bring stability to whatever defensive pair he is on.

[@YourGirlYang]

I agree on Foligno, but Perry? Are you kidding? That whiny little rat shit is nothing but a detriment to this team. They need to get rid of his ass already, and Seth Jones and Tyler Johnson too.

[@jeremymoller1038]

Never watched the hawks til this season, but being from Vancouver I had to watch Bedsy. Been super entertaining seeing him play and learn. This was an awesome breakdown and I'll definitely be trying some of it

[@1000RRR]

Bedsy? lmao So weak

[@MoosefromCanada]

🤣 oh hater you wish you could be that kid‼️. 😅 weak is when a dude whines on the internet

[@Lebowski55]

Glad to have you on board as a fan of the Hawks

[@fubartotale3389]

They won three cups in six years not long ago, they had Patrick Kane, Toews, Sharp, Keith, Hossa etc, and you never watched them? You missed out pal.

You're "from Vancouver" and have never watched Chicago?! How old are you? The Hawks were the Canucks' biggest rivals for YEARS, not that long ago.

[@BearClawProductions]

Channels like yours are the reason why NHL is and will continue to gain momentum in the coming years breaking down high level hockey at a basic introductory level but mixing in key and complex information to boost ones hockey knowledge, THANK YOU Hockey Psych

[@ThatGuy-nv7cx]

I think it’s also important to mention they’ve played exactly 1 game against a bottom half team so far, with most coming against teams who are expected to win the cup… the fact that he’s playing this well.. against the best of the best’s first lines… is pretty crazy.

[@drugcel]

I'm excited to see him hit his prime. Don't wanna jinx it but he really seems like generational talent.

[@SMG2fanatic]

I still can’t believe he’s with the Hawks. Feel so lucky I get to watch him play every game.

[@alexwinter3272]

Literally everyone with a brain knew he was going to the Hawks.

[@jem4862]

@@alexwinter3272 cope harder

[@danialholland784]

Bedard in a hawks jersey is surreal.

[@odoaceroftheneoromanempire7178]

Enjoy him friend. He is going to absolutely be the player he was billed to be. This trial by fire he has had over the last dozen games has convinced me. Fantastic player.

[@ZACKMAN2007]

The Hawks is literally if EDP was a sports team

[@Raumance]

One of the most impressive goals ever. First off stops a pass like that. Then with one touch puts it top from a shallow angle with a headfake.

[@sixx78]

What a great breakdown of the clips. Just solid work. I’d love to see something like this of past players like Pavel Bure.

[@bunsw2070]

Yeah. I'm 59 and been watching hockey most of my life but this stuff goes over my head unless it's explained to me. Maybe if I had the video and watched it back and forth I see what led to what and it would be obvious. But I'm not that into it.

[@Guaptologist]

it’s been so exciting seeing how much he’s improved at the nhl level with every goal he gets

[@bearwooden660]

Very good analysis! Keep doing it, dude! I just realized that this is what Panarin used to do when into the O=zone the hook to the left and looking to pass, this year he attacks the middle though. It took Panarin a while, but for Bedard it comes naturally/ He is another Crosby if not better

[@WindyCityHawkey]

Tyler Johnson said it best Connor Bedard is playing with a F you mentality. And Nick Foligno said that he's seeing Bedard know how to slow down the game and it's scary to see for opponents this is great to see by Bedard.

[@rangojackson3798]

That celly was cold ❄️

[@milanek1527]

Wait, does it matter if the player is even good? Everyone was hyping Mcdavid when he was a rookie and he delivered, yet no cups. Everyone stops caring about points after a few seasons smh. I hope he has a good career tho.

[@LucyBatman]

Hope he makes it his signature 🥶

[@maxwellhyatt899]

Your breakdown of the plays and of the game is really refreshing. As a beginner hockey fan it’s extremely appreciated

[@brettrossi034]

I legitimately said "OH MY!!" Seeing this now. Crazy takeaway and score quickly with that first clip. Also, gonna be fun to watch for yearsss to come since hes still so young. We have quite the treat with so many youngsters growing like Bedard, Cooley, the Hughes brothers, Carlson and many more. Plus all the known and developed stars playing already. Gonna be so much fun going forward

[@damoncoombs9307]

Could you imagine if Kane was still with the Blackhawks with this kid.

[@billvill61]

Yeah, he'd never see the puck.

[@AJD-od9nq]

Pure electricity

[@tastyneck]

It's insane bro is only 18. And he's only going to get stronger.

[@obvioustrollthatbaitedyou5036]

Def his biggest weakness. He needs to get stronger and be able to hold his ground in the future. getting bullied on the ice only leads to injuries

[@FranklinSteele]

Bedard's ability to arrive "on time" on pucks around the net is arguably his most underrated skill. And it's just going to get better.

[@profoundwanderer1441]

Dude singlehandedly got me watching the Blackhawks again. Huge fan, but out of state.. so I haven't watched any games in a few years. Now i'm ready to buy the NHL package just to tune in to this future legend. 🙌

[@abadie90]

Love your breakdowns. It can be hard to see the details of plays as theyre developing but these are awesome. Ive learned a lot about the details of hockey from watching your channel!

[@davids8302]

Thanks for putting together this great explanation. Back in the 80s, my dad and I attended Rochester Americans games in the AHL, and he loved watching Edmonton play on TV. Over the years he stopped following hockey but he really enjoyed seeing this video and learning how the game has changed.

[@jonathanlacefield5066]

I absolutely love this channel… I’ve been debating learning hockey and these videos have shown me parts of how the games played so thanks

[@rangesstudio]

"Just as good as advertised," really got me.

[@Phil_Langone_FilmArt]

Thanks for showing his mistakes too. So many young players just see the highlights, but you learn as much from the bad just as you do the good.

[@EmmanuelFonte]

well done! Great breakdown!

[@thepersonaldevelopmentment4156]

Just great video. Great commentary. Great work and well done. Looking forward to more.

[@godslayer8894]

Great analysis!!

[@coastaku1954]

I'm a Leafs fan (With no bad blood with the Blackhawks BTW) and I have literally nothing but the utmost respect for this kid. If I was at a Leafs game, I would cheer for him too. He's a good kid, not cocky, and an amazing player brimming with potential, commanding respect from anyone who likes hockey. These generational players: Gretzky, Lemieux, Howe, Crosby, Ovechkin, McDavid, Matthews, Bedard, are loved by literally every hockey fan, their popularity crosses rivalries, it doesn't matter which team you cheer for, you must have respect for the top players, well, unless they're jerks like Tkachuk

[@user-pn3gt2ij5e]

Don’t put Mathews in the conversation with those guys

[@coastaku1954]

@@user-pn3gt2ij5e You're not a real Hockey fan

[@gohabs8918]

@@user-pn3gt2ij5e Totally agree. Matthews is so soft and is invisible in the playoffs. No heart, no spine, just a massive walking L

[@gohabs8918]

@@coastaku1954 “We want Florida” 😂

[@BlackhawksFanatics]

Great video! He's just getting started!😎

[@Melagrath_Ren]

I would love to just sit and watch daily play breakdowns from you. You explain them so well and in an easy to understand way

[@dgcmusi]

Watched the whole video…you are making some great analysis videos….loved it and subscribed ✅

[@jadon3776]

Would love to see a breakdown on willie Nylander. He also seems to use the threat of shooting to leverage his teammates and always seems to have space magically open up in front of him. Interested in your thoughts!

[@Musso88]

Bedard also seems to make an effort to have a bit more class, emulating Crosby (as one should) in this way. He doesn't act like an ignorant NBA wannabe (Matthews, Hughes, Zegras etc) and he doesn't come across as weird or uninspiring (Mcdavid). He seems to have some intangibles that will also be developed more and I would not be surprised if he wins a cup before those other guys.

[@KevinSorbo.]

He did the shooter McGavin stick in the holster move right after he scored that goal after staring down the crowd and putting his hands up... I think he's a little more than any NBA player in the showboatyness

[@obvioustrollthatbaitedyou5036]

@@KevinSorbo.I mean actions speak louder than words

[@GUISNIP]

This wildly talented young man is extremely impressive. His development will be fun to watch!

[@uscoastgaurd]

Love this kid! He's a great player with a great attitude. Happy to see him succeeding in the NHL!

[@edwardjonesjr2519]

This video was great. Straight to the point and insightful analysis.

[@brandtcarroll9316]

The crowd taunt was incredible 😂

[@superred5]

We were there. The crowd was 50/50 Hawks fans-Panthers fans; and the stare down was *ahem* not well received by the Florida faithful. LOL.

[@ctaylor8003]

Generational staredown talent

[@brandtcarroll9316]

@@superred5 hahahaha love it!

[@deepaktoor7376]

one of your best videos. honestly your analysis is the best in the game. makes me watch hockey in a different way

[@brehojojordan7259]

great analysis!

[@Whitesquall123]

That's a Pavel Datsyuk in-his-prime level play. And he's only 18 years old. I just pray he can stay healthy, who knows what types of plays he'll eventually pull off.

[@jokojabo]

One of those plays in this video would make Datsyuk's top100...kid is good but you're getting way ahead of yourself saying he is better than Datsyuk in his prime...

[@Whitesquall123]

@@jokojabo loool except I never said he was better than Datsyuk, did i? Lol I said that his play stealing the puck then roofing it with a no-look fake was like Datsyuk in his prime lol But if he's doing that at 18, he likely will be better than Datsyuk. The kid is unreal, and I'm not a Hawks fan whatsoever.

[@KalebC4]

3:26 thought you were gonna say "just wait until these types of plays fall in the laps of more talented teammates" because that's what a player needs when creating chances like this

[@johncenter4858]

The second goal he made that same night was done by hitting the puck mid air. That was impressive too.

[@jeffe2267]

I watched the highlights for those two goals last night and knew there would be a flurry of videos about it. His hockey IQ was on full display and it's going to be a treat to watch him develop.

[@mbapache64]

that was awesome. Avalanche fan here, but I love to see these young kids find their stride and get after it! It's good for hockey.

[@Browner0707]

Really love these breakdowns. Well done!

[@SonOfTamriel]

That goal was just filthy

[@NonnyStrikes]

This guy got me watching hockey with passion again

[@robsimpson6537]

Terrific breakdown! As a hawk fan I can’t believe I didn’t see his head fake when he went no look and top shelf on that goal.

[@Bill-ld7cw]

Amazing he’s playing in the NHL @ 18!

[@sjerbz7778]

Great video! Loved the music choice

[@the1andonly759]

Goated breakdowns

[@coconyt3623]

Goddamn! You know what you're talking about more than basically any conventional professional hockey journalists! Love to see (hear) it and looking forward to more.

[@KHoltzie]

I’m a Buffalo fan and I cannot wait to see him live-those game tickets will be worth every penny! 🔥🔥🔥

[@StevieSeagal]

Very good analogies. One of the things to note is that these things do not happen with "advanced thought". It comes out of the blue. I would be able to walk through entire 5 dudes Savard style without even thinking and score. It comes out of a strange ability to react. To this day I dont know how I did those things. However, emotion plays a huge part. Next shift I would end up w a 5 min major for fighting. I was a value, but a huge liability. I could not control myself. Props to Connor for his Savard-like control out there.

[@passthepuck]

Great tactical analyses!

[@LC-ht7sg]

He’s going to go down as one of the best once he’s through.

[@joer8854]

It's wild the amount of top end talent we are seeing today. Bedard, McDavid, Matthews, Makar and more. It's awesome to see.

[@nClout_]

this is a dope video love the breakdown

[@TM-qj4yr]

Thanks for the great analysis and showcasing his skills aside from his shots.

[@theguywithone]

Great stuff kid! Keep it up!

[@tylerweirtube]

The confidence to box out Hedman is an amazing sign. Just awesome.

[@kevinb9790]

This is an awesome analysis

[@realnohat]

Loved watching him grow up playing inline hockey in North Vancouver playing two levels up from his age group.

[@Sgt.Hairclub]

I think it's important to add the Hawks' schedule into the equation as well. All but two have been against the best in the league, including Colorado and Vegas twice. Also, look who he's playing with. Kureshev, Foligno, an often injured Hall, Donato at times. Once they get him an established threat that can play with him, he'll really take off.

[@waschukd]

He played for my cities team in the WHL before he was drafted, love to see him gettin comfortable out there

[@jaredbeltz307]

I love these breakdowns.

[@moosemagic3429]

It’s a pleasure to listen to your analysis

[@oatis053]

The kid is going to be good. Maybe even great. It will be fun to watch his growth.

[@Xerxsion]

Not a Hawks fan but been watching them quite a bit since how can anyone not wanna watch this kid! And there’s two things I’d love to say: 1: Nick Foligno. That guy since being moved onto Bedard’s wing has been a shockingly spectacular fit with him, would’ve never thought they’d work so well together. 2: I don’t think enough people realize how deadly Bedard is going to get once he hits 23-24 years old. He’s still basically a kid right now but when he starts getting that extra muscle as a full grown adult my goodness he’s just going to be an unstoppable force out there! You can see him trying to push really difficult plays even now but he’s just barely lacking that pure strength needed. I really think he can challenge McDavid for being the best in the NHL once he’s reached that final growth needed!

[@robertabitbol6454]

Excellent analysis! You're a PRO!

[@LovelyEJ21]

Next Year Blackhawks Needs To Sign Connor Bernard Mega Deal 8 years 78 Million 💯🙏🏼

[@tomf3256]

That will come in 2 more years .... when his entry level contract is up

[@dominicpardo4783]

The Blackhawks have some more takent in the pipeline. Oliver Moore, Frank Nazar, some big defensemen. They should be pretty competitive in a few years.

[@nelspaulson3099]

They have Kevin Korchinski.. a 19 year old playing D very well. If Bedard wasn't getting so much press I think a rookie playing D that well would be making more of a splash. Some of it is already out of the pipeline. I have hope this coaching staff will teach them right.

[@dominicpardo4783]

@nelspaulson3099 Yeah, he skates real well, has a good skill set, and great instincts. Needs to fill out his frame a bit. He's a good one.

[@hockey365]

Good play. Nothing out of the ordinary in the NHL.

[@kurtwpg]

One of the 5 best goal scorers in the NHL. Today.

[@section8usmc53]

Wow. Dude is so relaxed. Everything looks effortless. Just gonna spin over here, and pass over there, and receive a pass here, then shoot and score here... It's like Looney Toons of years gone by, in that, if you slowed down the footage it would show him stopping at the vending area to grab a drink and a hotdog, go outside for a smoke break, wind his watch, make a phone call for a dental appointment, and bend down and re-tie his laces, then back to normal speed as he shoots the goal.

[@chuckydoll5786]

Great video

[@Musicsports]

The assists need to go up. To be a great, you need to make everyone around you better. He is young, there is a lot of time.

[@tommyigoe3952]

Connor is scary good, I love it! I hope he goes far. From Boston :)

[@TheWaveFactor]

Bedard and the Hawks, when they completely gel, will be a force in the NHL. We are witnessing the 2nd coming of Greatness. Amazing! Can't wait to watch the next Leafs Hawks game...now that's hockey! ❤‍🔥

[@fakeaccount6425]

It feels like everyone is rooting for Bedard to be a legend, which is an awesome thing to see. Heck I got ESPN+ so I can watch him play

[@jonemolsa3442]

4:37 that move in the panthers game is even more impressive when you notice that bedard put his stick over the d-man’s

[@sphenopalatineganglioneuralgia]

The playmaking is honestly what I liked best about Hughes' game. Hope to see Bedard pick it up too. I'd like to see you do a breakdown on the NJD and their passing this season--it's out of control. Their setups in the Offensive zone are reminiscent of the Bruins Bergeron-Marchand-Pastrnak line. You should do an episode comparing the two! Would be fun to see.

[@arisketch9247]

this is what scares me about Bedard. To be honest, I thought he might've been over-hyped coming in, and he doesn't have the size, first few games he seems to be outmuscled often, lot of things not going his way, I was concern about his attitude, etc ... but, there's something about him, I don't know what it is (steely resolve? I don't know, but there's something), and that he's only scratching the surface, kinda feeling the water, and that he's going to get better and better, and that's a scary thing if you're the opposing team. I'm not on the Bedard bandwagon ... but there's something about him that says he's only going to get better.

[@Magdalena8008s]

I'm not a Hawks fan by any means. Tampa resident/Lightning fan. But I want nothing but success for the dude.

[@Mike-hp3et]

He’s soooooooo fun to watch. My god.

[@yung.christ]

love your content and the way of speech, keep it up budd, sup from Russia

[@johnnywinter8892]

He's still a child, what a player he will become ! Exceptional vision, ability to anticipate, positionning and passing skills... Wow! Never seen this level since... the Great One!

[@mattmuoio4936]

well said and done video

[@powwowken2760]

I'm always skeptical when the 'talking heads' try to hype up the first overall pick since so often they end up just being ordinary players but this kid really does seem to be legit...

[@Tr1Hard777]

living in Minnesota and remembering the black hawks prime and getting clapped every time makes me wonder if we will ever win a cup with the hawks rebuilding into a similar powerhouse. give them 5 years and they will walk on teams like 2015.

[@leonard8452]

Great vid

[@daviddesantis4040]

Kids elite and it’s so funny to watch people try to hate him because the hawks got him. Makes being a hawks fan just so much more fun

[@georgehachey1881]

Heads up, Wayne Gretzky, your records are on the line. What a kid!

[@danielficarra2557]

Bedard is good it’ll be interesting to see how many actually last. I’d like to see a video on the Ducks 4th goal yesterday now that was ridiculously jaw dropping 1 in a million chance

[@JasonMaldonado-fx2fz]

We’re witnessing greatness he’s everything we thought he was going to be

[@davidrobins4025]

Bedard "sees" the ice like few other hockey players. This is amazing for a hockey player his age. He sure is fun to watch.

[@TheGr8Espi]

His awareness of where his mates are is insane like he always knows where they are with out thinking of it

[@Theon435]

I ask everytime where can i get the background music from