Bedard’s speed inexplicably decreased last season. He had only 70 speed bursts of 20 mph or higher, down from 102 as a rookie ...

“He’s one of the best at it already.” Bedard signed an endorsement deal with Sherwood Hockey and told the Tribune he has used the same stick throughout the season.

His stick is now in the low 70s. so even with the flex how it is, Bedard can really shoot with power and accuracy. He'll take much more wrist shots, but he is experimenting with going to a stick ...

PITTSBURGH — Chicago Blackhawks No. 1 overall pick Connor Bedard made his NHL debut on Tuesday night, and it appeared he forgot his stick right before pregame warmups, as seen on the ESPN broadcast.

Bedard is especially particular about his stick; his Sherwood features a 70 flex, its whippiness helps his signature release. ‘So he has a choice to make,’ Richardson said.

As for details, Bedard uses a PP92 blade curve and a 71-72 flex stick. "I like it pretty whippy," he told ESPN the night he was drafted.

The No. 1 pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, Bedard appeared to be sort of star-struck heading onto the ice. Cameras captured him forgetting his stick as he initially made his way out of the tunnel.

Bedard's signed trading cards, however, remain exclusive to Upper Deck. The 19-year-old center was chosen first overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft and widely regarded as ...