Film Room: Connor Bedard is the sport's most dynamic prospect since Connor McDavid 

Hi, as the camera guys in Regina it's really neat to see our work breaking down these things. Thanks. Also seeing him a lot definitely we can attest to this skill set. His deception is huge, in how he moves, how hard his shot is coming, and even his size, he plays bigger than he is winning battles in the corners he shouldn't. It's fun to watch day in and day out.

Bedard is on pace to be one of the best snipers and all around players in the NHL. Can't wait to watch his career progress, this kids next up.

The sheer ability to use his feet constantly even in the middle of the shot is just simply incredible for someone so young.

I remember playing him in a spring tournament, of course I ended up getting lit up, he’s an amazing and a respectful player. Can’t wait to see where he goes

His shot is scary hard already. He is the reason I bought season tickets to the Pats

Season just wrapped and he had 51 goals and 100 total points. After the World Juniors he went on an incredible year and in the final 42 games he had 41 goals and 44 assists.

Can't wait to watch him at the wjc

This is an amazing breakdown of Bedard. Best I've seen.

This analysis is something else! Good work.

its been so fun to watch him here in Regina. i really hope next season they load up with it being his last year. hes the best player everytime on the ice. and you notice it.

He has the IQ of Crosby, the passing of McDavid and the Accuracy of Matthews

He moves like Joe Sakic wow.

This year he's like 15th in scoring in the WHL halfway through the season. He's getting lot's of power play time. His shots on goal are 135, more than double that of the leading scorer in the league. The boy can dangle but for me it's too soon to tell if he's the real deal. The World Juniors will tell the tale.

Can't wait to see how his NHL career pans out. I'm a bit old school so I won't 100% buy into the hype until I see them dominate on NHL ice.

Some high quality, high effort content right here!

He’s a scary kid. I’m really wondering if he takes that leap in the coming years, especially with size and skating. He could be a face of a franchise

The reason why he isn’t scoring as much is because the second season in the WHL is the toughest for a top end player. First year in the league there isn’t huge expectations from coaches. Once the player begins to show the talent the coaches begin the grooming process for next season. Meaning grooming him for leadership and carrying the load so to speak. In year one he shows he is capable of playing with the top older players and he reaps the benefits of their experience and physical strength. Year 2 lots of those guys are gone depending on team. Now he has to generate scoring learning to expand his game more similar to an older player in league. Puck protection, winning battles for loose pucks, and then assuming leadership responsibilities on and off ice. It’s a big jump. Of course Bedard handles all this with grace but this is some insight into the topic.

Underrated is the commentary in this video. Amazing analysis and your ability to communicate without sounding repetitive is top notch!

Really enjoyed the video

He's smaller, tho better skill set than Matthews same age, they look VERY similar. But he's not close to Mcdavid. It's just not the same at all.

Great video man👍

You should make a video on Ryan Fanti NCAA goalie for UMD he's surely an elite prospect

Whatever GM gets the first pick will be conflicted because of the size physicality factor that Fantilli brings along with great skill. This upcoming season will make things more clear. Both will be superstars. Generational maybe. Not as clear cut yet as McDavid or Crosby were.

This is a very good video

that goal horn is brutal holy

Great analysis

awesome analysis. Also your music loop is too short...

amazing break down and detailed video

This video is incredibly well done.

This is an elite breakdown

Very interesting. Need more views :)

It will be interesting to see, who will gonna be drafted 1st overall that draft year. Michkov or Bedard

Awesome, awesome video content. Thank YOU!

Your breakdown is great! Are you a scout?

Kids got a Phil the thrill level shot with near McDavid speed and some Crosby level edge work… McDavid never had the side to side ability Crosby has, and Crosby seems to have traded a some of his wrist shot potential for backhand ability… Bedard seems to be a real effective mix of the two players…

The only question would be whether Michkov would go ahead of him if he didn’t have that long term KHL contract. Crazy how these 2 guys are in the same draft

I'm sure all the NHL coaches will tell him "next time don't dump it in.. skate to the middle and make that pass. We hate simple plays"

he's crazy good

Nice breakdown. I learned a lot here. Thanks🍻

this kids gonna b a star in the nhl too bad oilers now too good to get him

We'll have to see how he takes some crushing checks

That goal horn should go 2nd overall after Bedard.

Music?

Any chance of a Lukas reichel breakdown? A lot of these euro prospects don’t get shine

This was awesome, great job dude

I believe that Connor Bedard is gonna be like a Steven Stamkos, skilled, not the biggest but can still score.. this kid can definitely be better than Steven Stamkos though.. it’s really up to him and his development

Fuck I wish the habs had won the lottery next year instead of this year. Bedard is a game changer.

Matvei Michkov is typing....

or maybe the xG model should be taken with multiple grains of salt if a point-per-game season is tracking to become the "best ever" xG record?

I don't why i feel like this but i feel that he plays hockey like Lionel Messi.

kid has a laser wrister

My boys Bryan and Trevor picking Sweden to win it all this year... whaaaaa????

So the alternate vid title: Which NHL teams will purposely dump players and tank next season?

And to think, he's doing this while he's only 5 ft 9 in. If he has a growth spurt before he's drafted...my god.

Fun to come here at the end of the year and see how absolutely dead on you were. Kid goes supernova and finishes with 100 points, it’s going to be wild to see how he does next year

He reminds me of Patrick Kane at that age; nearly identical size, with similar skating style, ability and fluidity, slightly faster, and a better shot but with less dynamic puck handling, hands, creativity and offensive awareness. He is going to be special.

I feel like this is same title they use for the potential 1st pick every year LOL

Why was Jarvis not a higher pick if he stood out so much in this chart?

Коннор как Марсель Дионн 16!🇨🇦😇

what about Michkov

Knowing my team's luck he's probably gonna be selected by the Flames or Kraken during his draft year and the Pacific division is gonna have even more stupid top end talent to deal with ~ signed a Canucks fan

Remind me of joe sakic

Brush my elite prospects is so messed up

He no doubt wishes to play for the Vancouver Canucks. Don’t you think the young man’s wish should be granted. It’s only right.

I need the Blues to tank for him!

Ok he’s a far cry from Mc David’s explosive speed and precision, he is good though 🤙

well he ended up with 100 pts after the "slow" start

The Oilers are gonna get him somehow.

These are 16 and 17 year olds kids. I know they are held to a high standard but most people can’t do anything consistently for a year, yet alone play hockey against grown men. Slumps happen.

Great video and analytical breakdown...

You're reads for pass alternates were not options at all.

great video, this kid is up next for sure

88 to 98.

Any NHL team that gets him is so blessed. Hope the Canucks somehow win him

How much of this is intentional and how much is just the way he plays?

I thought it was that Russian kid that is breaking ovis records as a junior

Put him on the Oilers 2nd line with RNH and they will be unstoppable! Well Edmonton will draft him 1st overall right? League rules are league rules....

Big team changes were made. New coach and not playing ion the third line.

i see crosby

As a Hawks fan, I can proudly say we’ll have as good a chance as anyone to land Bedard 😂

Where can we access that chart? I'd love to see where Wright falls on that chart?

He plays like nylander

You called it Mitch. He just scored 4 goals tonight

Wow this analysis is next level.

Always Canadian ;)

Can't wait to see this guy in the NHL!

You really think bedard is more dynamic than michkov?

i've played hockey my entire life and this is by far the most informative hockey video i've seen

Really wish he was in this upcoming draft (or Habs win lottery next year instead). Hopefully they can pull and EDM

First off let me disappoint many of you. He will never get to a McDavid level. I know a bunch of you will disagree and that’s fine. McDavid first off was a by far superior skater at same age. Top end speed, acceleration and lateral mobility. Now I’m not saying Bedard isn’t amazing. He is, but CM is in a different stratosphere and not just by a little. Yes his shot is stronger than McDavid’s was at that age for sure. Passing abilities aren’t even close. And size DOES matter when it comes to being a top sniper in the NHL. Yes there are exceptions such as Marchand.. There is no doubt the kid is going to score some goals in the NHL. But the top scorers are blessed with size. Ovechkin - 6’3” Crosby wasn’t tall but is 200 lbs. Draisaitl - 6’2” Matthews - 6’3” McDavid - 6’1” We aren’t talking top10-20 scorers I mean the TOP scorers. Top 3-5. Now Bedard is young and I don’t know his genetics but I don’t think he’s finishing tall. It shows he’s 5’9” - 181 lbs. which is a good weight for a 16 year old. Hopefully he can still add 2-3 inches and get upwards of 195-200lbs. But he will do well because he is ultra competitive. Will be fun to follow his progression.

he's very flashy but flashy players usually don't translate their flashy skills to the NHL

hes already better than Mcdavid and Crosby I fear

shane weight will be better in the end

he wants to be mcdavid so bad. wears 98 and wore mcdavid a number 17 in world jrs 😂 i feel like he’s gonna be average af in nhl

Do one Fantilli, Michkov, Yager and Dvorsky. because I dont even think thats truthful at all about Bedard being the sport's most dynamic prospect since Connor McDavid. The title should be: Bedard has the potential to be the sport's most dynamic prospect since McDavid.

Hes Danny Briere 2.0

All he has to do really is put on some size

Dear Canada, Stop naming your boys Connor. It's getting ridiculous. Thanks.

Drafted by the edmonton oilers lol

Matthews just smirks at this nonsense.