According to multiple sources at the league meetings, it would be a surprise if the Patriots drafted a receiver in the first round — if at all,” Boston Sports Journal’s Greg Bedard wrote Sunday.

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/04/patriots-rumors-how-team-feels-about-this-year-nfl-draft-receivers/

After being held to one goal in Canada’s opener, Bedard piled up seven, six and four points in preliminary-round play.

Source: https://leaderpost.com/sports/hockey/regina-pats/rob-vanstone-connor-bedard-takes-brilliance-to-another-level

At the age of 13, Bedard lit up the Canadian Sport School Hockey League, 88 points in 30 games.

Source: https://charlatan.ca/2023/07/16/commentary-connor-bedard-is-the-next-generational-talent-canadians-have-been-waiting-for/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=commentary-connor-bedard-is-the-next-generational-talent-canadians-have-been-waiting-for

Bedard added a second goal from the slot in the second period to increase the Pats’ lead to 6-4.

Source: https://leaderpost.com/sports/hockey/regina-pats/bedards-hat-trick-powers-pats-past-warriors

Bedard also reported that the Patriots are “actively trying to add weapons around Jones.”

Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2023/03/28/patriots-not-pursuing-lamar-jackson/

Bedard described a “gradual growth of exposure” over the last five years that has helped him transition smoothly.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2023/7/1/23780651/connor-bedard-blackhawks-enormous-pressure-challenge-most-anticipated-nhl-rookie

Bedard did have a pair of assists Sunday, including when his backhanded, cross-ice pass through the slot found defenseman Connor Murphy to cut the Hawks’ deficit to 4-2 with 1:42 left.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2023/12/10/23996267/chicago-blackhawks-lose-in-connor-bedards-first-game-against-alex-ovechkin-connor-mcdavid

Bedard has drawn comparisons to childhood idol Sidney Crosby, who had 102 points in his rookie season for the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2005-06.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/blackhawks/ct-chicago-blackhawks-connor-bedard-expectations-20230510-5n5gd4h2rnexfagaofrddrujxy-story.html

Bedard provided a string of jaw-dropping performances for Canada at the recent men’s under-20 tournament in the Maritimes, setting a boatload of national and tournament records to help lead his country to gold.

Source: https://nationalpost.com/pmn/sports-pmn/hockey-sports-pmn/after-banner-world-juniors-connor-bedard-not-focusing-on-nhl-draft

Both players were granted exceptional status to enter their respective Canadian junior leagues early, McDavid in the Ontario Hockey League and Bedard in the Western Hockey League.

Source: https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/bedard-gains-knowledge-motivation-from-mcdavid-how-can-i-get-closer-to-him-1.6540694

Brian Bedard and his staff continue to maintain and build on the Championship Culture we are striving for across our department!

Source: https://csurams.com/news/2023/3/23/general-updates-from-ram-country-march-2023.aspx

But with Arizona setting its sights on Connor Bedard in the 2023 NHL Draft, Chychrun’s time in the desert seems to be nearing its end.

Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-bruins/2023/02/13/bruins-jakob-chychrun-trade-pros-cons/

Can Connor Bedard match Connor McDavid’s rookie season?

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/10/10/2023-24-nhl-preview-so-many-teams-could-win-the-stanley-cup/

CHICAGO (AP) — Connor Bedard scored his second goal of the game at 2:15 of a frantic overtime, leading the…

Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2023/12/connor-bedard-scores-twice-powers-blackhawks-past-jets-2-1-in-overtime/

Chicago Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard is introduced before an NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Kights, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Chicago.

Source: https://pittnews.com/article/183660/opinions/opinion-its-not-easy-being-no-1/

Chicago Blackhawks' Connor Bedard looks on during warmups before an NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Chicago.

Source: https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/sports-columns/ed-graney/graney-golden-knights-get-first-look-at-phenom-connor-bedard-2925915/

Connor Bedard scored two goals in the win.

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/national-hockey/panthers-bring-3-game-win-streak-into-matchup-with-the-blackhawks-7819225

Connor Bedard was just shy of his 10th birthday when he first donned a jersey that showcased the familiar Regina Pats crest.

Source: https://torontosun.com/sports/hockey/connor-bedard-from-a-young-age-he-was-determined-to-be-a-hockey-star

Former New Jersey Devil P.K. Subban joined host Stephen A. Smith to tackle a few topics and led off with Bedard.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/blackhawks/ct-chicago-blackhawks-connor-bedard-debut-20231011-t3vghcwb6rgzxmksmnvg3p33wq-story.html

"Got to make (the team) first," Bedard said.

Source: https://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20230628/blackhawks-take-bedard-with-no-1-pick-go-with-speedster-moore-with-19th-pick