Even after coming back from a broken jaw, Connor Bedard is adding some feistiness to his game and continuing to put up tons of points.
With two goals and six points since coming back from a broken jaw, Connor Bedard has been every bit as good as he was before his injury. And it seems the time off made him get a little antsy…and angry.
Has anyone else noticed that 'The Boy in the Bubble' seems to be standing up for himself a lot more lately? He’s staring down goalies, getting into people’s faces and generally being a lot feistier. And that’s a good thing because Bedard realizes that, as a future superstar – maybe current superstar? - he’s going to be targeted by opponents. And he’s making a big investment in himself.
A talented and dazzling Connor Bedard is really good for the game. But an angrier, more belligerent Connor Bedard is good for Connor Bedard.
Here's more: