“Couldn’t really care less,” Connor Bedard UNFAZED by Paul Bissonnette and TNT crew’s BRUTAL analysis on his gameplay against Oilers

Connor Bedard seems to be untroubled by the strong criticism from Paul Bissonnette and other TNT crew members regarding his gameplay.

“Couldn’t really care less,” Connor Bedard UNFAZED by Paul Bissonnette and TNT crew’s BRUTAL analysis on his gameplay against Oilers

Paul Bissonnette and Connor Bedard (Image via Daily Hive/NHL)

During the recent game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Edmonton Oilers, forward Connor Bedard became the talking point. Analyst Paul Bissonnette and the TNT crew would draw harsh criticism regarding his play in this game. The 19-year-old though is unfazed by their comments.

At the second intermission, the game was tied at 1-1. While discussing this on TNT, Bissonnette would use some strong words regarding Bedard.

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The former NHLer would point out plays where Bedard got “soft” and gave up a 2-minute minor penalty. In a scathing review, Bissonnette would call his gameplay “pond hockey“.

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Following this criticism, Bedard was asked his thoughts about this. The Canadian international claimed that he “couldn’t really care less” about what they thought. He though admitted that he will not be angry if someone said that he made a bad play.

I’m not watching broadcasts or anything; I’m playing hockey. Their job is to say what they see. I couldn’t care less what people on the outside think of me. But I won’t be b***hurt if someone says I made a bad play. It’s their job.

Connor Bedard told the reporters after practice

Despite a plus-minus rating of -23, Bedard is the top scorer for the Blackhawks this season. The youngster has 15 goals and 31 assists (46 points) in 53 games for his team. The second-best on the team is Teuvo Teravainen who has 36 points, 10 less than Bedard.

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Paul Bissonnette faces huge backlash following strong criticism of Connor Bedard

Paul Bissonnette and the TNT crew made some big statements regarding Connor Bedard‘s play during the game against the Edmonton Oilers. However, some fans did not seem to like these words, especially from Bissonnette and slammed him on social media.

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Paul Bissonnette and Connor Bedard (Image via Imago)

Several fans online would troll “Biz Nasty” for his comments. They would bring up his stats and compare his numbers to Bedard’s while blasting him.

The 39-year-old would later take to his X account to clarify his stance. While claiming that his job was to “analyze” Bissonnette did hail Bedard as an “incredible talent” in a post.

In another post, he spoke on the Chicago Blackhawks fan for having the back of Bedard and urged he “cannot” wait for him and his team to be back in the playoff mix while he tears down the league. He would later ask the fans to direct their frustration at him.

I respect the hell out of Blackhawks fans for having Bedard’s back in all this. The passion isn’t going unnoticed. Can’t wait till Chicago is back in the playoff mix and Connor is lighting the league on fire. In the meantime you can direct your frustration towards me. I can take it. I was a professional speed bag. Still am.

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The 4-3 OT loss against the Oilers was the Blackhawks’ third loss in a row and their sixth defeat in the last seven games. While Bedard has been one of the shining stars of the team in another dampening season, his defensive lapses are one thing that he may need to improve going forward.