There is no reason to think the Chicago Blackhawks will not use the top pick of the NHL Draft on Wednesday in Nashville to select Canadian Bedard, who has positioned himself as the best prospect since Connor McDavid entered the league in 2015.
"Connor Bedard is one of those unique, elite talents who belongs in the same category as other generational talents before him such as Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby," said Dan Marr, Vice President of NHL Central Scouting.
At age 15, Bedard became the first WHL player to be granted exceptional player status to enter the league at an early age.
The NHL Draft, featuring 224 selections, will take place over two days starting with the first round on Wednesday.
Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto Editing by Toby DavisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
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