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Connor Bedard reveals his true love for the Canucks in latest questionnaire with the Blackhawks
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The Chicago Blackhawks drafted Connor Bedard 1st overall in 2023, but the team that drafted him was never his favorite, as he's declared his love for the Vancouver Canucks in the latest questionnaire.
With Connor Bedard's help, the Chicago Blackhawks have seen their team turn around in 2 seasons, along with the help of Jeff Blashill.
Despite his dedication to the Blackhawks organization, everyone has a story about which sports team they loved growing up.
For Bedard, who grew up in Vancouver, it's without question the Canucks who he considered his favorite team as a kid.
It was revealed in a questionnaire sent to him by the NHLPA.
Honestly, we get it; though the 2011 Stanley Cup run was amazing, his hopes were dashed by the Boston Bruins.
Even after being drafted by the Blackhawks, he pledged never to get rid of his Canucks merchandise, per the CanucksArmy:
«It's awesome, I'm happy to be on this side of it of course and now it feels different but no, I've always loved the Canucks and I wouldn't throw away that stuff from growing up, those are great memories for sure.»
Connor Bedard's Favorite Team Growing Up Was The Vancouver Canucks
Bedard said he remembers crying for a week after the team lost the Stanley Cup finals.
Now, he can improve his own fate by helping the Chicago Blackhawks do better than the Vancouver Canucks by pushing the team to heights not seen since the end of the Patrick Kane dynasty in Chicago.
They'd win their last Stanley Cup at the end of the 2015 season.
He is now the ascendant superstar here in Chicago.
Bedard has played excellent hockey for the Blackhawks this season, scoring 31 points (13-18) in 22 games for the Blackhawks.
Though in this era of NHL hockey, it's doubtful whether or not we'll see the Vancouver Canucks in a Stanley Cup final for some time, as long as Patrik Allvin is in control.
The team made a trade for Lukas Reichel recently, and it hasn't helped their fortunes at all.
Sorry Connor, they're terrible.
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