<h2>Bedard Is Performing as Billed for the Blackhawks despite the Hate He Has Been Receiving</h2> Since playing in the juniors, Connor Bedard has been the center of attention. Before the draft, Bedard was regarded as the top pick for a considerable amount of time. After being chosen by the Chicago Blackhawks, he was billed as the next big thing. Despite the fact that some NHL coaches and veterans were offended by the spotlight, Bedard's season has started every well. As Emily Kaplan on X puts it, <q>Earlier in the season, some veteran NHL coaches & players were quietly complaining about how much media coverage Connor Bedard was getting. But the rookie has just delivered for Chicago, again and again. Haven't heard those comments in weeks.</q> <blockquote class=twitter-tweet><p lang=en dir=ltr>Earlier in the season, some veteran NHL coaches & players were quietly complaining about how much media coverage Connor Bedard was getting.<br><br>But the rookie has just delivered for Chicago, again and again. Haven't heard those comments in weeks. <a href=https://t.co/XfVWVbz5Wn>https://t.co/XfVWVbz5Wn</a>— Emily Kaplan (@emilymkaplan) <a href=https://twitter.com/emilymkaplan/status/1740242339959128168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>December 28, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src=https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js charset=utf-8> <h2>Bedard Has Displayed Superstar Abilities Over the Last Few Games For the Hawks</h2> Over the last few games with the Blackhawks, Bedard has been on fire. With a goal against the Winnipeg Jets in OT as well as a Michigan goal, he has accumulated 8 points in his previous 5 games. <blockquote class=twitter-tweet><p lang=en dir=ltr>CONNOR BEDARD OT WINNER. IT'S OVER ‼️ <a href=https://t.co/TT9wWulWoQ>pic.twitter.com/TT9wWulWoQ</a>— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) <a href=https://twitter.com/NHLBlackhawks/status/1740231740059508906?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>December 28, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src=https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js charset=utf-8> <blockquote class=twitter-tweet><p lang=en dir=ltr>CONNOR BEDARD LACROSSE GOAL. WOW. <a href=https://twitter.com/hashtag/Blackhawks?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>#Blackhawks</a> <a href=https://t.co/Vpl4rIz8t4>pic.twitter.com/Vpl4rIz8t4</a>— Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) <a href=https://twitter.com/CRoumeliotis/status/1738730054459265476?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>December 24, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src=https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js charset=utf-8> He has silently lived up to everything the Blackhawks had hoped he would be. Now, all he has to do is continue his play and line himself up for a shot at the Calder Trophy. With the way he has been playing, it is nearly a lock. As Read On: Hockey Patrol - <a href='https://www.hockeypatrol.com/nhl-team/chicago-blackhawks/Blackhawks-Rookie-Superstar-Connor-Bedard-Silences-Players-and-Coaches-that-Hate-Him' class='lien_marqueur' >Blackhawks Rookie Superstar Connor Bedard Silences Players and Coaches that Hate Him</a>