It's confirmed that Kyle Connor will step in as Bedard's replacement in the game while Bedard continues to deal with his injury. However, there's good news as Bedard is still set heading to Toronto to take part in other exciting activities during the All-Star weekend.
Even though Bedard won't be on the ice for the game, he'll be participating in Sherwood's showcase on Saturday, displaying his shooting skills in a skills competition alongside other NHL All-Stars. While he isn't officially cleared to play, fans can enjoy watching him showcase his talents on Saturday as he continues to recover.