Earlier this week, Connor McDavid was asked, drawing from his experience, about how the pressure Bedard will feel to live up to expectations. The Oilers' captain spoke highly of Bedard, saying without a doubt that Bedard will be able to handle the pressure of the league, and adjust to becoming a professional hockey player.
Trying to lift the Blackhawks out of the basement and being the first massive step in their rebuild, Bedard will feel the considerable weight of the task. If the Hawks are able to build a good team around him, the Blackhawks will be headed down the right path, towards a Stanley Cup.