

Bet99’s content provides information that helps readers navigate the new landscape of sports betting in Ontario. *All odds from Bet99 Sportsbook at time of writing & are subject to change. The AFC Championship is far from settled.Impressive streaks put Atlantic Division atop NHL.Though Austin Matthews (+1600) has managed just 17 goals and Alexander Ovechkin (+1800) hit 22 markers when he surpassed Gordie Howe, you can’t remove them from the Richard Trophy race just yet. Article contentīo Horvat (+1800) currently sits tied for third (24 goals) with an uncertain future on a Canucks team that remains in disarray. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt.But of course, I’ll work as hard as I can to try to achieve that goal,” he said. Noted for being soft-spoken, Bedard said he’s not yet allowed himself to envision being drafted or making his NHL debut yet. Bedard led Canada with nine goals and 23 points at the world juniors last winter, and his combined production of 17 goals and 36 points in just 16 games ranks fourth on the career tournament list.īedard has honed his talent by spending countless hours practicing shots in his backyard, which he referred to as his “Happy Place.” He was so dedicated to work on his shot that he preferred practicing than joining his family for a vacation to Disneyland, and eventually vacationed in Hawaii but only after he was allowed to bring his inline skates and sticks to practice. He’s also made a splash on the international stage. In 2020-21, Bedard became just the third WHL 16-year-old to reach 100 points, and was the youngest to score 50 goals in finishing with 51. And it was a season in which he enjoyed 10 games with five or more points, and just five games in which he failed to register a point. Bedard’s 143 points were the most in the CHL since three players topped that mark in 1995-96. Last season, his 71 goals in just 57 games were the most in the WHL since Pavel Brendl scored 73 in 1998-99. What distinguishes Bedard, who doesn’t turn 18 until next month, has been his consistency. “And who whoever gets these two players they’re going to help define a franchise.” “You’re going to win with both,” Marr said.
