Zach Jarom: Game Day: Hawks vs Wild

I love all you guys, but, all this negative Bedard slant is too early and too numerous,
but the bread from bread bag stuck in my craw:

...a first taste for Connor Bedard about just how much less time and space he will get at the NHL level. There were definitely moments he looked a bit frustrated or was sealed off from making a play that I think he might normally make. His talent still shines through and we all know he has the determination and work effort to keep improving his game, but it will be interesting to see the adjustments.
- breadbag

If we were talking about anyone else in our forward prospect pool and we applied your statement, I would agree.

Bedsy lives for hockey, the team aspect, the challenges of every single scrimmage even!

The NHL veteran elite levels of play don't deter
a) his Hockey IQ smarts
b) his skating
c) his competitiveness
d) his shot, and
e) his wanting the puck on his own stick.

...and if right now he is able to sadden his fan base with his shot not going in the back of the net in his first exhibitions against rosters that are half veteran NHlers, you can take solace in the fact he helped set up the two goals with heads up hockey.

He has been adjusting to higher / older /stronger competition since he had his coming out at the Brick.
He combats any frustrations by more on-ice play/ practice.

I don't think that the kid we see now is in danger of failing to be an NHLer, and maybe the guy we finally see as a playoff performer is more toughly seasoned by that future event.

Don't worry, B-b !

I ove all you guys, but,
- wiz1901

Wow, Wiz with the 1st post,and a cryptic one too

Wow, Wiz with the 1st post,and a cryptic one too
- captainserious

it was only b/c I wanted to secure FIRST and two finger typed thoughts.

You and I wiz need to proofread and that includes auto correct
Roos not in lineup after two gp is not a good sign on him
.But we will find out his status fairly soon if his name comes up with a comment by Richardsom/KD outright or question from. a scribe

KK and Allan both playing again. What does this tell us, soothsayers?

I love all you guys, but, all this negative Bedard slant is too early and too numerous,
but the bread from bread bag stuck in my craw:


If we were talking about anyone else in our forward prospect pool and we applied your statement, I would agree.

Bedsy lives for hockey, the team aspect, the challenges of every single scrimmage even!

The NHL veteran elite levels of play don't deter
a) his Hockey IQ smarts
b) his skating
c) his competitiveness
d) his shot, and
e) his wanting the puck on his own stick.

...and if right now he is able to sadden his fan base with his shot not going in the back of the net in his first exhibitions against rosters that are half veteran NHlers, you can take solace in the fact he helped set up the two goals with heads up hockey.

He has been adjusting to higher / older /stronger competition since he had his coming out at the Brick.
He combats any frustrations by more on-ice play/ practice.

I don't think that the kid we see now is in danger of failing to be an NHLer, and maybe the guy we finally see as a playoff performer is more toughly seasoned by that future event.

Don't worry, B-b !
- wiz1901

Bedard will encounter many new situations in the NHL, bigger opponents, faster opponents, tougher and meaner opponents, less time and space on the ice and some could be hard for him to overcome. But knowing how dedicated and hardworking he is I’m sure he’ll figure it all out. On the other side of the coin, opponents have to concern themselves with Bedard’s incredible skating ability, how well he shoots, how well he thinks the game and how he will work his ass off to improve.

KK and Allan both playing again. What does this tell us, soothsayers?
- mohel

Richardson likes Canadians?

Allan will be first call up if an injury or another youngin falters in the big show.

Zack, if you said Savoie reminds you of Shaw I can see it, but Guttman?

Allan will be first call up if an injury or another youngin falters in the big show.

Zack, if you said Savoie reminds you of Shaw I can see it, but Guttman?
- LAHawk

I might be getting them mixed up, I definitely agree with Savoie. I think Guttman was more of a Hartman/Hagel player who can play tough but have good offensive upside.

Allan will be first call up if an injury or another youngin falters in the big show.

Zack, if you said Savoie reminds you of Shaw I can see it, but Guttman?
- LAHawk

Also agree about Nolan, right now it seems like he is Richardson preferred player and thats fine by me I dont want any of the younger kids rushed into the line up.

Not a Sebastian fan?
- Angotti

From the few times I've heard him....no, not really. S'ok. Different strokes as they say.

Bedard will encounter many new situations in the NHL, bigger opponents, faster opponents, tougher and meaner opponents, less time and space on the ice and some could be hard for him to overcome. But knowing how dedicated and hardworking he is I’m sure he’ll figure it all out. On the other side of the coin, opponents have to concern themselves with Bedard’s incredible skating ability, how well he shoots, how well he thinks the game and how he will work his ass off to improve.
- paulr

The only person in the NHL that can stop Bedard from a 100+ point season, the Calder, and future superstardom is Luke Richardson. If the coach doesn't play him 22 mins+ per game, doesn't get Jones off the powerplay, and doesn't find linemates who adapt to his style, it will be a wasted season and wasted potential. The coach has to be unpredictable getting Bedard on the ice against 3rd pair Ds and every offensive zone start possible. We will soon see.

The only person in the NHL that can stop Bedard from a 100+ point season, the Calder, and future superstardom is Luke Richardson. If the coach doesn't play him 22 mins+ per game, doesn't get Jones off the powerplay, and doesn't find linemates who adapt to his style, it will be a wasted season and wasted potential. The coach has to be unpredictable getting Bedard on the ice against 3rd pair Ds and every offensive zone start possible. We will soon see.
- stevefrmglencoe

Bedard will be a fantastic NHL player in due time, but frankly he does not have the roster around him to put up 100 + points this year. Also, Richardson is not the sole reason if he gets to the century mark in points. Richardson can only coach the talent he has been given, and the Hawks aren’t ready to soar yet. Be patient, the future is very bright.

Korchinski outworked for the puck ends up in the back of the net.

Bedard will be a fantastic NHL player in due time, but frankly he does not have the roster around him to put up 100 + points this year. Also, Richardson is not the sole reason if he gets to the century mark in points. Richardson can only coach the talent he has been given, and the Hawks aren’t ready to soar yet. Be patient, the future is very bright.
- ChicagoHope

Have you been watching this kid? If they play him 22 minutes a night including 80% of the powerplay and move him around the lineup he will easily exceed a point a night. I don't think they are going to win many games but he will put up his points for sure if they don't over think this.

Have you been watching this kid? If they play him 22 minutes a night including 80% of the powerplay and move him around the lineup he will easily exceed a point a night. I don't think they are going to win many games but he will put up his points for sure if they don't over think this.
- stevefrmglencoe

Lol. Do you mean in his one NHL appearance, which was in a practice game against a watered-down roster? I know you're George From Aurora, who goes to the fan convention and all, but even you need at least one more game of evidence.

Also, a point per game would be 82, rather than 100, no?

Although the century mark would probably qualify as easily exceeding a point per game -which as you pointed out, rightly, would be 82 points.

Yeh ok, I had to .... in between periods- had time on my hands.

Lol. Do you mean in his one NHL appearance, which was in a practice game against a watered-down roster? I know you're George From Aurora, who goes to the fan convention and all, but even you need at least one more game of evidence.

Also, a point per game would be 82, rather than 100, no?
- mohel

After watching him produce points in the WHL and then in the WJC makes it clear he is special. Watching him live confirms how special this guy is. Exceeding a point a game will get him to 100+. Just going to take some creativity behind the bench to get him on the ice at the right times.

I love all you guys, but, all this negative Bedard slant is too early and too numerous,
but the bread from bread bag stuck in my craw:


If we were talking about anyone else in our forward prospect pool and we applied your statement, I would agree.

Bedsy lives for hockey, the team aspect, the challenges of every single scrimmage even!

The NHL veteran elite levels of play don't deter
a) his Hockey IQ smarts
b) his skating
c) his competitiveness
d) his shot, and
e) his wanting the puck on his own stick.

...and if right now he is able to sadden his fan base with his shot not going in the back of the net in his first exhibitions against rosters that are half veteran NHlers, you can take solace in the fact he helped set up the two goals with heads up hockey.

He has been adjusting to higher / older /stronger competition since he had his coming out at the Brick.
He combats any frustrations by more on-ice play/ practice.

I don't think that the kid we see now is in danger of failing to be an NHLer, and maybe the guy we finally see as a playoff performer is more toughly seasoned by that future event.

Don't worry, B-b !
- wiz1901

I'm not too worried, was just more a comment that it was his first taste of this level of competition. I thought he played well and he will continue to get better, but just some plays he seemed like he wanted to do more, but he didn't have the open space he was used to. More just trying to say the he will need adjust and grow into his role.

I like that C. Dach takes the puck straight line to the net, and doesn’t do the Sonja Henie that his brother does.

After watching him produce points in the WHL and then in the WJC makes it clear he is special. Watching him live confirms how special this guy is. Exceeding a point a game will get him to 100+. Just going to take some creativity behind the bench to get him on the ice at the right times.
- stevefrmglencoe

It won't matter if he scores 40, 60, 80 or 100, or more. The Hawks are not winning anything this season. It's all about progress and building the team. It's about the long game getting Bedard ready to be a big factor for Chicago for a long time. There is no reason to put sky high expectations on him this season.

Lol. Do you mean in his one NHL appearance, which was in a practice game against a watered-down roster? I know you're George From Aurora, who goes to the fan convention and all, but even you need at least one more game of evidence.

Also, a point per game would be 82, rather than 100, no?
- mohel

If he can't average 2 points a game he's clearly a bust.

Guttman's shoulder looks okay.

After watching him produce points in the WHL and then in the WJC makes it clear he is special. Watching him live confirms how special this guy is. Exceeding a point a game will get him to 100+. Just going to take some creativity behind the bench to get him on the ice at the right times.
- stevefrmglencoe

Patrick Kane was always a special player who was going to score yet early in his career Quenneville benched him several times because he made poor decisions or bad plays or didn’t cover defensively. I suspect Richardson will be more concerned about Bedard’s all round game than being creative about his ice time so he can get 100 points or win the Calder this season.