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Will Connor Bedard be better than Connor McDavid?
Being drafted first overall in 2023, Connor Bedard carries a lot of weight on his shoulders.
There is no doubt the team will win a Stanley Cup in the future if they are built properly, but let's talk among insiders first.
Is Connor Bedard better than Connor McDavid? Aside from assists, where McDavid has the advantage, Bedard's OHL stats outmatch McDavid's.
It should be noted, however, that Bedard played 32 fewer games in the OHL than McDavid, so Bedard has a much better stat-line overall.
In 134 games, Bedard scored 134 goals for the Regina Pats in a tougher league.
In international play, Bedard has McDavid beat in points as well.
Is it possible that Bedard is more talented than McDavid?
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JUILLET 16 | 628 ANSWERS Will Connor Bedard be better than Connor McDavid? Will Connor Bedard be better than Connor McDavid? | ||
| Yes | 293 | 46.7 % |
| No | 335 | 53.3 % |
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