But what they got instead was a doozy, as they saw a picture of him, and Minnesota Golden Gophers hockey player, Chloe Primerano.
Well, in actuality, the two aren't dating, and there's no official confirmation of this rumor, while some believe they are a thing.
«Stay away from him! He needs to focus on hockey, not women«
Primerano may be there in some capacity as a hockey player, waiting on her turn to show her stuff in the hopes she'll suit up for Canada in 2026.
She played for the Golden Gophers last year and scored 31 points in 35 games.
For Bedard, the rumors happen uncontrollably because he's the kind of guy who keeps to himself and stays private when it comes to his personal life.
Like a lot of people who form parasocial relationships with celebrities, they focus their desire on what "should" or "could" be instead of accepting what is.
The Blackhawks center heads into his third year in the NHL in 2025-26, after coming off a 67-point season. There have been rumors about his next contract, but no serious negotiations have begun.
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