Bedard's Younger Cousin Just Made HOCKEY HISTORY 

Who is the best player to come from your home town?

I have been so lucky to be able to watch McKenna all season. Lucky enough he plays for my home town tigers.

Parekh with nothing but the “sheathing the sword” celly 😂

when i was playing hockey at the time, there was this kid we had on our team. Danny Russo. he was absolutely amazing and incredible. i thought for sure he was going to make it into the pros, idk about nhl but definitely go pro across the pond but his life came to an end bc of a drunk driver. ill never forget him and ill always miss him

2:27 Minor correction, McKenna was 15 at the start of the season but he turned 16 on December 20th.

Congrats on 100k

It’s not what’s “ in the water these days “. Consider this…this new generation of 20 year olds have grown up not only skating three times a week in house league and rep teams but have spent incalculable hours playing NHL on consoles from the time they could push buttons with both thumbs. That learning tool, which really came into it’s own around 2012-2014, was never before in history available. We are now, 10 years later, seeing the results of what an extra 10,000-15,000 hours of “ practice “ can do.

Had the opportunity to go and watch him play when Medicine Hat came play the Prince Albert Raiders

This guy is scouting for the scouts 😭

Gary Bettman is a scourge on Canadian hockey.

From my hometown we have had Kirby Dach and now Keaton Verhoeff on the Victoria Royals

Without a doubt, the best player from where I grew up was Mr. Hockey Gordie Howe. He was actually from a tiny hamlet just outside the city limits of Saskatoon Sask called Floral. One of my best friend's father knew him, so we always cheered for Number 9 on Hockey Night in Canada. I saw him once, but unfortunately never got to shake his hand. We were just young teens at the time.

9:47 very true in Pittsburgh you had letang, Washington carlson, St.louis petrangelo, tampa hedman, colorado makar, vegas petrangelo again and 🤞this year nucks hughes

Clayton Keller played for a school with his brother in the St. Louis area. My coach played against him and he said that they put Keller on the ice for only the third period and he scored 8 goals

the song you used for the zayne parekh montage is electric, who's the artist!?!

I know bedard gets attention. But can we please call Mckenna by his name. Not just someone bedard is related too. Not just this channel did many others did the same. Im annoyed by this trend in all not this particular channel but still.

I went to school and played shinny with Carson Camron, he was drafted first round 7th overall to the Pete’s last year

I went with my dad to a tigers game few weeks back and he told me bedards cousin was on the team and he easily broke out and scored with minimal effort. Be cool to have some good tigers alumni

I knew McKenna was real good; his development curve in Chel is almost always amazing

I’m convinced Rob is a RU-vidr and a scout for the NHL Central Scouring Bureau..

7:29 Look at Bouchard's numbers on that chart. People have always underrated him because he plays calm and smart instead of fast and flashy.

RYAN O'RIELLY GREW UP IN MY TOWN AND DID THE CUP PARADE IN IT TO GODERICH,ON

keep an eye on Landon DuPont too. He's just about to get exceptional status.

Adin hill is from Comox Valley i hate the knights but its always nice to see talent come out of a small community

All I see is the Matthews dip 😂

best guy in my area in conner geekie

jack quinn grew up in my area

ive played with jett dechamps in a camp cuz hes from winnipeg

Why does nobody talk about Carter Yakemchuk? Another 30+ goal 17 year old defender

I think the reason that he's not that high up on lists because he doesn't have that elite edge work the other three guys you mentioned do. Maybe not so much Fox but definitely Makar and Hughes

In Ekblads defense, he was already taller than most adults before he was 10 lol

Difference is kids are groomed to be hockey players to the extreme now, the best players were nurtured sure, but now its an industry to raise these kids and feed them supplements, private training, etc.

His name was Gilmour. I can't stress how hard this guy tried to make his dreams come true and the dedication he showed every year. He never made the team though, his name was Gilmore, Happy Gilmore. His golf games decent too

My home town brought Grant Fuhr to the league, I’m just bummed out I didn’t make it either!

I got one here Jason miller he was one of the picks in the greatest trade he was my old boss he blame Gretzky for not making it in the NHL

Landon Dupont who just got granted exceptional status to the WHL

Conner bedard came from my town

Imma say it since im a scout. The fact the game has evolved and theres way less hits and overall violence allows these prodigee kids to shine a lot more. Kids competing against them often give up on plays when theyre on the ice.. which back in the days their average competitor would be headhunting them.. nothing less these kids are incredible their skills with the puck is quite astonishing to say the least. But having a more open ice helps a whole lot. If the history of life repeats itself and we see a young plaer come thru with a physical play and set a trend we can find a new balance but its unlikely to be immediately. Rempe is a nice proof of it all slowly having a shift where the youth might realize hockey played physically can still bring you to the show even with lesser skill and talent. But it wont be tomorrow or anytime soon. The next generation have zero sign of being agressive they give up on a lot plays. No true second and third effort off the puck.

Brayden yager from martensville saskatchewan he also played with rylan pearce, max hildebrand, hunter mayo and ryley heidt they all played in the whl and nkw from martensville we have calder hamilton who is a top 10 projected whl draft pick

my hometown prodigy is the band the prodigy

Hutson in the CHL would have 100 points for sure.

The best player from my town has to be Jason Dickinson what a guy he is

I think if you name your kid Connor…you’re gonna have yourself a once in a generation talent.

Dude look like Gretzky. the way he just floats around his opponents and he’s hockey iq.

Played a couple shinnys with him last spring. Kids a wizard

Im proud to be from medicine hat!

Having wealthy parents who can pay for elite coaching is paying off.

Kurashev is underated af!

Who the fuck makes these kids… like how does he get so good and how is he 6ft at 15!? Respect to him though, it’s clear he worked very hard to get to where he is today

When you put Bedard and McKenna side by side, and you said they're only related by marriage, I pretty much thought "Bullshit! They look so much alike???!" I thought they could be brothers!

By the time bedard gets good linemates he will have probably requested a trade.

Bring back bidy checking and see what hspoens.

its hard to tell from the clips in the video if Parekh has the same level of skating ability as Makar but if he does he will be a star. The skating is really what sets Makar apart imho. that is what allows him to do all the other stuff.

This is because hitting and fighting has been taken out of the game. The young and inexperienced players have nothing to worry about except getting points.

Not to brag or anything but i played w Gavin at CWG. just gotta put it out there, make myself feel good

my home town is Michael and Luke Misa

Went to high school w the Hughes brothers had a couple of classes w Jack he’s a ridicules hockey player and a really nice guy

I could be wrong but I believe they are related only through marriage? Not by bloodline? That's what was said when I was watching MH play RD in the playoffs

I hope my caps are bad in 2026

McKenna had players to play with while Bedard was with the Pats.

If I were the hockey gods I'd give McKenna to Detroit for that joke of a lottery they got screwed on that literally made the league have to change how the lottery worked.

What i don’t understand is how the big knock on Parekh is his defense as a defenseman. I’m newer to hockey so pardon me if this is a dumb question but, with offensive talent like that, why not bump him over to Center if its such a huge concern?

bobby orr? name ring a bell? best defensemen ever from rookie year on...

Ever thought of doing draft ratings? Like he's a hit, miss or meh

I feel bad for him, honestly. Somebody who he isn't blood related to, yet with the cousin-by-marriage relationship, that's what he's going to be labeled as for a while.

I think you failed to mention that McKenna is from WHITEHORSE, YUKON TERRITORY. Which makes him incredibly easy to root for

If Chicago can just stay crappy until 2026, Bedard might be playing with McKenna.

McKenna has the face of a killer. I love it

Dylan Cozens or Gavin Mckenna.

Put your scale at 0. That graph at 3:48 is actually disgusting. 1.25 -> 1.27 -> 1.5 is ridiculous. And neither axis starts at 0. You can still show how McKenna is doing amazing with fair graphs.

1st overall picks going to the worst team in the league is a terrible rule in the NHL. Set up superstars with the worst team? There should be a new rule change: If the worst team in the league cannot turn things around in 2 full seasons, the 1st overall pick from 2 seasons ago should have trade rights and full control, and the team that drafted them cannot try and change the players mind. To have the 1st overall pick stuck on a crappy team and waste their careers is such a waste. Not all 1st overall picks have it bad, but it happens far too often with the "lottery" system the NHL has now. Thoughts?

They just changed the game. Back in the day players couldn’t pass the puck up the ice past 2 lines. That’s the only reason people see so much scoring nowadays. Also players aren’t allowed to really hit anyone either. It’s not because players are better.

micheal misa video? or zayne parekh?

Cousin by marriage?

from cochrane mason ramon

If the Blackhawks play their cards right, they can have both

Genetics plays a much smaller roll than people think. Players today like Matthews and McDavid it's about how they see the game, not as much genetics. Sure physical ability and athleticism plays a roll, but that's not what makes them elite. They earned that. It's the IQ.

Romani from north bay.

Who did crosby have 🧐

Kitchener will win the '24 Memorial Cup. Bring it back to the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium. Big up K-Town! F London in their little yuppie Ps.

Pettersson more of of all around player when McKenna is just more of a goal scorer tbh

There are no prospects from around where I play lol

In the side by side photo they look related. Seems fishy

The Blackhawks are gonna be a problem for the foreseeable future.

This Bedard hype is rediculouse. Yes, good player, but not so special that he deserves this level of hype.

Tyler bertuzzi

I love how I've watched less than a minute of Zayne Parekh and I already know his go-to celly. Kid's slick with it *holsters stick*

to be cousins you have to be related by blood by 1 of the parents....

To many robot players

Wowww Gavin 👍 😅 🏒🥅

It's not something in the waters its rule changes and the way they ref the games, its less dangerous in years past the league was far too rough for a boy to walk the man's path also composite sticks require less wrist strength.

Zane is pretty good and I don’t know who is better *cough* cough* Hutson*

Trevor lewis Utah won 2 cups.

Mackinnon is the driving force for Colorado not Cale

With the first pick of the 2026 nhl draft the Utah Coyotes select Gavin Mckenna

Been watching him play against my rebels. Kids the real deal. Immediate standout on the ice. Dangerous every time he’s out. His awareness and IQ is off the charts.

The best player from around my town is Zayner # Zayne Parekh.

ALL COUSINS ARE BY MARRIAGE! They DO share a blood line or they wouldn’t be cousins they be FRIENDS! Great reporting though, thank you! My grandson has just signed a contract with the MH Tigers to play with Gavin McKenna starting this August, 2024. Great opportunity!

McKenna is going to be better than that guy who plays for Chicago. Also, Parekh is very overrated. Sure he's great with the puck, but I've watched him enough to know how useless he is without it. He's just a fourth forward. Whoever drafts him just needs to make him a winger because that's all he's good for; and he might be underwhelming at that because he lacks the physical aspect. Any team who drafts him will realize he's going to be quite the project.

Cale Makar