The hype behind Connor Bedard has been unmatched in recent years, and while he's been a net positive for Chicago, some negative trends are emerging from the No. 1 overall pick.
In 11 games, Bedard has five goals along with two assists for 7 points, a solid start to the year, but as we know in the top league, it's about more than just offensive output.
Defensively, Bedard's development has certainly been lacking, and in recent times, it's becoming even more evident that he's a liability on that end of the ice.
Ultimately, Bedard is just 11 games in after years in the WHL, which often doesn't prioritize defense for its top stars, and thankfully for Blackhawks fans, he's shown an incredible work ethic just a few weeks into his career, so there's a good chance it doesn't remain an issue for long.
