Connor Bedard is likely to make his NHL debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins in mid October.

The offseason may be a time for relaxing and rehabbing, but there are a few Pittsburgh Penguins getting early reps in.

Multiple Penguins, including newcomer Ryan Graves, are taking part in the BioSteel NHL camp in Toronto.

Also participating in the camp is first overall pick Connor Bedard of the Chicago Blackhawks.

Leading up to the draft, Bedard was one of the best young players in the sport and could completely change the fortunes of a struggling Blackhawks franchise.

Bedard’s spot in the Blackhawks lineup isn’t a guarantee, but according to Graves, there is already some ridiculous talent.

“He looks good,” Graves said. “You kind of forget that he’s 18-years-old. That’s crazy.”

Graves told NHL Network that Bedard looks right at home on the ice even as an 18-year-old who is yet to make his NHL debut.

“You can see the talent when he handles the puck,” Graves said. “He fits in with the top players in the world. He’s going to be a good player. He already is a good player. He’s just going to get better.”

Bedard’s skill was on full display during his last two seasons in the WHL with the Regina Pats; in 119 games Bedard recorded a ridiculous 243 points, and 20 points in seven playoff games.

Time will tell if Bedard’s skill with translate to the NHL, but if the videos from the BioSteel Camp are any indication, he should do just fine.

Ironically, in a slow motion video posted by the NHL, Graves is the defenseman seemingly unable to keep up with Bedard’s stick handling.

“I’m looking forward to seeing what he can do this year.”

If things work out correctly and Bedard does crack the Blackhawks roster out of camp, his NHL debut will come against Graves and the Penguins at PPG Paints Arena.

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