2023-24 Calder Trophy Tracker: Bedard A Shoo-In?

The spotlight of the hockey world has been on Connor Bedard since he was 13 years old. The proclaimed “future of hockey” had one of the greatest junior hockey careers of all time with the WHL’s Regina Pats before being selected first overall by the Blackhawks, a pick that was the result of one of the most anticipated draft lotteries ever. Bedard has had more pressure put on him already than perhaps any prospect, ever.

Since the 18-year-old began his NHL career almost two months ago, he has been even more than advertised.