<h2>Bedard on the Upcoming Opening Night</h2> Connor Bedard, the top pick in the NHL, is taking a humble approach regarding his abilities and the anticipation towards the opening night against his idol. <h2>Remarks from Bedard About the Opening Match</h2> The NHL schedule was launched yesterday, sparking interest for sports fans to mark their calendars for key events. One such eagerly anticipated event is the opening night. The match will witness Connor Bedard and the Blackhawks face Sidney Crosby and the Penguins, a player Bedard idolizes. <div align='center' style='padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;'><img src='https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/282161.webp' width='100%' border='0' alt='image' loading='lazy' defer /></div> <h2>Bedard's Reaction to Playing Against His Idol</h2> When questioned about the prospect of playing his first NHL game opposite Crosby, Bedard's response was rather unanticipated. <q>I was trying not to look at the schedule. People were telling me, I didn't want to look too hard. Man, if I'm able to make the squad come October... That's my idol ever since I can remember. That'd be unbelievable.</q> It's apparent that Bedard was not entirely confident about being the first pick and wanted to ensure everything was in place before he started planning too far forward. Although his comments could suggest doubts about making the Hawks, it seems he is merely downplaying his expectations in a modest manner. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/BenPopeCST/status/1674218581842616321?s=20'> </a></blockquote></div> As Read on HouseofHockey - <a href='https://www.houseofhockey.net/nhl/news/Connor-Bedard-Shares-Unexpected-Comments-About-Facing-Sidney-Crosby-in-OpenerConnor-Bedard-Shares-Unexpected-Comments-About-Facing-Sidney-Crosby-in-Opener' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Connor Bedard Shares Unexpected Comments About Facing Sidney Crosby in OpenerConnor Bedard Shares Unexpected Comments About Facing Sidney Crosby in Opener</a>