Patrick Kane Shares his Honest Opinion of Connor Bedard

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Julien Trekker
February 25, 2024 (7:58 PM)

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The Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings are scheduled to face off tonight in Chicago. It promises to be a special night, as it'll mark Patrick Kane's first game back in Chicago since he left the team last year.

Patrick Kane Shares his Opinion on Connor Bedard Ahead of First Game Back to Chicago

Blackhawks legend Patrick Kane talked with the media about the newest star in Chicago: Connor Bedard. He compared Bedard's journey to his own. Both were drafted with the first overall pick and had to learn to deal with high expectations.

Kane also shared a story involving his former teammate Patrick Sharp.

Here's what he said:

"I think obviously he has so much skill and his shot, very creative out there but when I think about him, I think about the work you have to put in to be at that level, right? Some people think it's God-given talent or things like that. You go through it yourself when you're younger.

Sharpy (Patrick Sharp) would always make fun of me and say I was silver-spoon fed because I was the first overall pick and got all these opportunities. I would always tell him, 'Hey, you should've worked harder when you were a kid'. That's what gave me all those opportunities. He always liked that one and he quieted down pretty quickly after that, but that's what I think with Connor. It seems he loves the game, loves practicing, loves working at his game. So, all that stuff pays off."

Tonight's game promises to be an exciting matchup. The puck is set to drop at 6pm E.T.

Stay tuned.

As seen on Hockey Feed - Kane takes shot at former teammate in return to Chicago.