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Connor Bedard issues surprise Statement on Patrick Kane
The Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings will face off in a game to remember on Sunday.
The former Blackhawks superstar, Patrick Kane, will face the team's new #1 star, Connor Bedard.
This will be a battle of heavyweights as the Detroit Red Wings try to make a playoff push, but it will be a defining game for Connor Bedard.
There is no doubt that Connor Bedard is huge Patrick Kane fan, and as you can see above, Bedard is using his "Heartbreaker" Celly.
Bedard is already excited to face Patrick Kane for the first time on Sunday:
«I'm just pumped for the video tribute. I think it's gonna be nasty. He had some sick highlights here. I've watched every one of his mixtapes 100 times.»— Ben Pope (@BenPopeCST) February 20, 2024
The upcoming clash between Bedard and Kane is something that he is looking forward to, and he is prepared for it.
It seems that Bedard will be ready for this upcoming duel after watching his mixtapes hundreds of times.
Connor Bedard on Patrick Kane's return to Chicago: "I'm just pumped for the video tribute. I think it's going to be pretty nasty. He had some sick highlights here. I've watched every one of his mixtapes probably 100 times." #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/YAfnAHbNef— Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) February 20, 2024
Similarly, Bedard and Kane were both drafted as #1, Bedard in 2023 and Kane in 2007.
Both #1 picks will be battling for supremacy on ice.
Kane played 16 seasons with the Blackhawks before being traded to the New York Rangers in 2023, which included the Arizona Coyotes the deal.
In his NHL career, Kane has 1,260 points, 460 goals, and 800 assists in 1,204 games split between the Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, and New York Rangers.
Currently, Bedard has 39 points, 17 goals, and 22 assists, leading all NHL rookies.
This game will be a fan favorite, with Bedard and the Blackhawks looking to stop a legend from holding their wildcard spot, as he and the Red Wings continue to fight for a place in the playoffs.
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