Connor Bedard does not express words about his skating rate, potentially reaching Nathan Mackinnon or Connor McDavid

Chicago Blackhawks Rising Star Connor Bedard He talked about improving his game for next season, enhancing his skating skills this summer.

In Post X, Blackhawks beat the reporter Charlie Roumeliotis quoted second -league Blackhawks in which he cited:

“I don’t think I’m slow, but probably some average speed. I will never be Mackinnon or McDavid or anyone like that, but if I manage to get another step, put the boys on their heels, but the way I think the game, it could be a huge plus for me and help me create more.”

Connor Bedard could be in a tough, trying to reconcile players like Connor McDavid and Nathan Mackinnon. According to NHL Edge, McDavid has a top speed of 23.97 mph. This season he registered 442 bursts with 20 mph at the top.

Here are McDavid numbers:

Similarly, Mackinnon entered at the highest speed of 23.83 mph and 547 shootings over 20 mph. Here’s a view of Mackinnon’s NHL Edge profile:

Let’s look at Bedard’s NHL edge profile now:

While McDavid and Mackinnon’s skating skills put them in 99. Bedard falls below 50. As such, improvement of his skating skills this season is something that could give Bedard a huge career advantage.

Given that Bedard is 19 more years old, there is enough time for the second center to continue strengthening his skills.

Connor Bedard committed to stay with Chicago Blackhawks

Connor Bedard She repeated her desire to stay with Chicago Blackhawks in the long run. During his availability of media, the top center of Blackhawks expressed his desire to stay in Chicago on a long way:

“I said that so many times, I love being here and a city, people. Even before I drew myself, I was accepted as their own.”

Bedard, the first comprehensive selection of 2023, will enter the last year of his contract at the beginning of next season. After that, it fulfills the conditions to become a limited free agent. Although there is always a risk of offer, Blackhawks It would be a good idea to lock it in the long run.

Bedard doubled himself by stating:

“I said that a hundred times, I love him here,” he said. “I have a great relationship with Kyle and everyone. I don’t even know what to expect with it. … I’m not too worried about it. I know I want to be here for a long time.”

If things go properly, Bedard and Blackhawks could have a permanent relationship in the foreseeable future. So, it remains to be seen whether interviews about expanding the contract for the most valuable assets in Chicago will occur.