The real reason why Connor Bedard isn't representing Team Canada at the World Championships has been revealed
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Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard will not be accepting the opportunity to represent Team Canada at the 2025 World Championships in Herning, Sweden, and Denmark.
The Athletic's Scott Powers has confirmed that Connor Bedard won't be joining his Blackhawks teammates Alex Vlasic and Frank Nazar in representing their formal countries on the National stage.
Powers revealed that Bedard's reasoning for declining the opportunity is due to his personal goals that he is in hopes to achieve this off-season, which includes becoming a faster skater.
I don't think I'm slow but probably kind of average speed, Bedard said about his game. I'm not ever going to be MacKinnon or McDavid or anyone like that, but if I can gain another step, it puts guys on their heels a little more and with the way I think the game, that could be a huge plus for me and help me create more.
Bedard's development at his early 19-year old stage is quite crucial at this point, especially with the Blackhawks.
Despite former highly-touted prospects, including 2024 first overall pick Macklin Celebrini's acceptance onto the Canadian roster, it highlights Bedard's true goal--and that is to be a huge contributor for the Blackhawks in the upcoming season.
For those interested in watching the several Blackhawks partaking in the tournament (Vlasic, Nazar, Soderblom, HC Sorensen), it will kick off on May 9th and go on until the 25th.
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