an unexpected production for his age and an important apprenticeship

The World Junior Championship, which took place in the last few days in Alberta, is behind us. What did you think of it?

Of course, there were ups and downs (especially in terms of interest in the event), but in the end, we were treated to some big hockey and some great games to keep Canada from losing. no match during the competition.

The big hopes were perhaps not all there, but to see young people rising up (like Joshua Roy, for example) and having an impact on the tournament was interesting, we will tell each other.

And in the end, it was hockey to watch (and write regarding!) in the middle of August.

Among the players from Canada that we watched, there was obviously Connor Bedard. The young BC prodigy did well under the circumstances, having tallied eight points – including four goals – in seven games in the tournament.

That’s more than Sidney Crosby (five points in six games) and Connor McDavid (four points in seven games) at the same age.

Bad tongues will say that Bedard was 17 years old, but we can reply that the 19 year olds were 20 years old during the tournament. Detractors will always find reason to cry, but in the end, the kid was very good.

And there, I did not speak regarding his match of four goals, which occurred when he was well and truly 16 years old last winter.

Was he perfect, the Bedard? Absolutely not. He was even benched at times, which is not his habit since he was able to skate.

But that’s another reason why the tournament is a good thing: it learned, as journalist Kevin Dubé mentionsto go through somewhat more difficult times.

“It’s a tournament for older players, don’t hit the nail too hard” ????????????????????https://t.co/U7NVyFIjNo

— TVA Sports (@TVASports) August 22, 2022

During the game once morest Finland a few days ago, he lost playing time on a numerical tie since his coach wanted to “play the players who deserved it the most” as a priority. It hasn’t happened often to see Bedard being “punished” when he cheats defensively.

But in a 19-year-old tournament, you have to be perfect.

It’s going well for him, it’s sure that it’s a tournament for older players and we shouldn’t hit the nail on the head too much. – Nathan Gaucher on Connor Bedard

As the Quebecer Gaucher points out, Bedard did not have all the pressure to make his team win. In the end, at his age, it’s not his responsibility to make the club win – and despite everything, he did well.

This is enough to give hope to CH fans who want to see him in Montreal in 2023. After all, a young person who learns is a young person who progresses.

A lot of

– Speaking of CMJ.

– Carey Price has been attracting media attention for the past few days. [BPM Sports]

– Is Sean Monahan worth it? [TSN 690]

– Lugentz Dort would like to play in Montreal with his club. [98.5 Sports]

– That would be sick.

I don’t know regarding you, but a series between the Blue Jays and the Yankees in October would be exciting.

There would definitely be sparks. https://t.co/S0olN0g8Dp

— Charles-Alexis Brisebois (@Charles__Alexis) August 22, 2022