The bedard hit has it all. Young talent crossing into the center lane, veteran defenseman playing the body, then teammates policing the hit. It’s good hockey and it’s a perfect reflection of where the game is right now. I feel a little sorry that bedard took a jaw fracture trying to put up points, but he’ll bounce back and he’s earned a stripe.
The hit on Bedard was not "ugly" at all. Normal hockey play. I'd say the biggest issue is Bedard is relatively short and that makes contact to his head highly susceptible.
I kinda agree and disagree on this. I absolutely think it’s clean, shouldn’t even be 2 minutes. I think what makes it “ugly” is the result. I always hate to see someone get hurt, even on a clean play. To me, “ugly” doesn’t have anything to do with whether it’s a good hit, but what the result is (and to be clear, we shouldn’t mete out any punishment for clean hits that have ugly results).
Reason for that is because he isn't a fighter. Chicago needs someone who can stand up for Bedard. Punish anyone who goes after him with an elbow to the face.
Just wanna say thanks for showing the PWHL some love. I'm a Minnesota season ticket holder (right behind our bench), and was there for the home opener. It's a 5.5 hour drive for me, and worth every minute. The stadium was absolutely buzzing, and it made my eyes water a bit seeing all the girls in the crowd repping their various teams. I think this league is absolutely legit, and is going to change the game for the better for girls, boys, and everybody else involved in the best sport on this planet. Also, watching the warmies, I noticed Zumwinkle's (#13 MIN) hands were looking extra silky and I could tell she was going to be putting pucks in the net. I knew I should have brought a hat!
Regarding the high stick on Perfetti, in my opinion, if you're after revenge for what you consider a dirty play, go after the guy who made the play. Deliberately high-sticking a guy who had nothing to do with it except being on the same team is a cheap shot and a coward's move, and it doesn't get any better when you look at the standings and see that it's a cheap shot against a top team when you yourself are only really in the playoff hunt as a technicality. Eye-for-an-eye tends to go in circles, and going after young stars who didn't make the hit in the first place is a great way to ensure players like Kaprizov spend half their career on IR.
I think that tit for tat is fine, but you should be willing to pay the price. The suspensions are too short in the game by half. Want to wack someone in the eye for something 2 weeks ago? Don't complain when it costs you 6 games. Then we will see how important your revenge is.
you do realize it was the Jets team who knocked Kaprisov out last year long term? In fact I believe Kaprisov is still feeling the pain from that bull shit Stanley did to him. And no call on the play either. IDGAF what player on the Jets gets their teeth knocked out. They all deserve it. Dirtiest franchise in the league.
Best sport in the world. I became a fan in 2014. Playing the NHL games is a great way to learn about the players. It’s just a good game all around, non stop action.
@@slickmoneyjrock9224 he is good. That whole team is good Nathan & Cale makar are going so good this year. I like artemi Panarin, I wish the rangers kept Patrick Kane. But My all-time favorite is Dustin Byfuglien wish he still played. He retired too soon.
the real issue is a serious lack of consistency from both the refs and player safety. non calls and lack of accountabilty is really emberassing for the league
I’m sure you hear this often but I gotta say this channel is by far one of my more favorite hockey channels out there. Very happy for you and your success, I truly hope you continue to grow! Thank you for taking the chance on doing this, your time and effort is immensely appreciated!
@lancestewart6907 100% clean. He would have had to be on his knees to get his shoulders lower than where Bedard's face was. Bedard reached at the last minute to regain control of the puck that he lost. Maybe he just thought that nobody is allowed to touch him. Or, maybe nobody got a face injury from a clean hit in the history of the NHL.
I'm here for the NHL updates but was pleasantly surprised to see you added the PWHL in there! It'd be awesome to see updates on their league as well if you felt like continuing. I love the physicality of their play, and the excitement from watching in person (I was at the MN home opener and will be going back for more!) is honestly next level and felt just as great -- if not better -- than a MN Wild game.
It's not uncommon for rookies to get injured, McDavid broke his collar bone, and hell, the Devils had their rookies injured too, Nico had a cage, Hughes busted his shoulder. These are small, young guys, and it's the risk they take playing at 19 with 30yo men. Not to mention, half the Devils current roster is out too, including Hughes who was lost in the same game. It's been a rough year for a lot of teams.
Devils vs the Hawks was definitely an interesting game to watch mainly because of how bad every other road trip game has been. You could see the frustration before we lost Bedard but that was really the catalyst
In the PWHL chat during the Toronto/ NYC game, someone asked what the mascots were. I don't remember who, but someone said, NYC Pizza Rats. It stuck, and people were just having a blast with it.
Respect to the Blackhawks from a preds fan. If someone even cleanly injures your best player you do your best to end their night that game within the rules of the game.
Nick Foligno has honestly impressed me more than Bedard this season... Everyone knew Bedard was going to be great... No one expected Foligno to take such a leadership role and rise to the occasion with his play. This guy is exactly what the hawks need right now to take both take Bedard under his wing and have enough grit to push him to his full potential.
You’ll never see his full potential because he won’t be able to display it. He’s too small to play between the dots or go down the middle. Guys are already sick of the attention he gets for doing nothing in the league. An all-star and not even in the top 40 in any stat? Fuck these little kids coming in the league they’ll learn their lesson.
Went to my first ever NHL level game last night for Columbus vs Minnesota. Being a Wild fan and seeing a game in person was amazing. We didn’t play to well the entire game but scored when it mattered and that OT goal had me yelling LETS GOO surrounded by drunken CBJ fans haha. Great night
The scariest thing about that Bedard hit, is how close it could've resulted in Smith getting sliced by Bedard's skate. That shit was too close for comfort.
Wow didn't even notice, thanks for pointing it out. After seeing that death in the UK not long ago, I'm surprised people haven't been talking more about neck guards and close calls... I know a few players "tried it out" for a few games, but that unfortunate and gruesome death in today's social media world feels like it should have been a bigger deal. I've heard there are is a neck guard company that offers a couple that protect really well and aren't as annoying to wear, and it does feel like technology for something unobstrusive be strong enough to at least transform a life-threatening injury into "only" a serious one
@nster3 I remember hearing recently that neck guards will start to be required for the 2024 season but I don't remember what league it was for. They should be mandatory imo. Not only does it have the potential to save lives, but with them, there is less risk of visual trauma for fans and other players if they witness a neck slice.
Noti gang. Keep doing you bro; this is my favorite hockey channel. Love the updates and the breakdowns. Keep the solid work up and can’t wait to see what 2024 has ahead for you.
Dude, have you been paying attention at all? Just cause Gryz sucks doesn't mean the rest of the team does. And Sway and Linus help a lot, but our offense has been on fire. Debrusk with Marchand on the 2nd, Zacha back at wing with Geekie and Pasta, and Freddy lighting it up on the 3rd line is what's happening. You stoned??
Bruins are playing really well actually. Mostly a lack of communication specifically on the defensive end but even then they aren’t awful just a few giveaways in their own zone is what’s killing them
Nobody will ever give the panthers attention outside of cousins. Everybody just disregards everything about the team. As a panthers fan you can’t even go looking for it cause it doesn’t exist.
Panthers are the most dangerous team in the NHL. I love the way they play; they are physical and they never back down. Plus, they are well coached and have a ton of talent.
I was at the Devils-Blackhawks game. That game got very chippy after the Bedard hit. One of the blackhawks hit Hischier and he had to leave the game but then he came back in the 2nd period. Every time either he or Hughes touched the puck the Blackhawks were trying to take them out. Hughes threw a reverse hit on one of the Blackhawks which caused another scrum. And then Hughes got hurt at the end of the game and is now out along with Siegenthaler breaking his foot the next night. Just our luck.
@@richardprescott5939 Right it wasn’t a dirty play that got him injured. I did think the hit on Hischier was a bit late though and would have been talked about much more if he didn’t return to the game.
@@Semaj2326 A bit late happens in every game. Bedard got nailed and it was unlucky that he got caught just right to get injured. He will have to learn from that. Hischier will likely get hit a bit late more times and hit a few guys a bit late. Every once in a while they will call interference. Hughes likely has just a slight sprain. They should have better ice than most teams
I think the PWHL should play in some of the major NHL markets, but also I believe there's some markets that haven't seen major pro sports that could absolutely take a PWHL franchise and make it fun. The Quad Cities, Des Moines, Tulsa, Fort Wayne, Cincinnati, Houston maybe. Just naming off what I know off hand to have relatively decent arena sizes but also having Minor League teams. I know I'd probably make a few trips to the QC or Des Moines if I had the opportunity.
i was at the chicago and devs game. ima devs fan but i wanted to see bedsy play. it was unfortunate but very clean by smith. it was such an entertaining game from start to finish. then jack got hurt and i’ve been sick since
Your vids make me interested in hockey again. Kinda like drive to survive for F1 . I still don’t watch regular season games much. But I’ll watch these. Thanks
Literally just went to a Lightning game last night where the refs didn't call a high sticking face shot but did hault the next face off because there was so much blood from his face on the ice and people had to come clean it up. No penalty btw.
You know. Connor Bedard's rookie season, is now mirroring Connor McDavid's own. Both got injured for their rookie seasons and took time off to recover. It is strange to think about right now with the two big name Connor's getting majorly injured during their rookie years.
@@TrevorD19 I could see Bedard ending up like Kaprizov because of being targeted and injured in high stakes games. Kaprizov hasn't been making those solo plays since his major injury at the end of last season.
Having your head down even for a split second is enough to allow yourself to get hit with how fast this game plays. Even torturello has been saying that young players don’t know how to be physical vs veterans because the younger kids aren’t being physical anymore so they to this league thinking they won’t get it
My thoughts: About Bedard, clean hit, unfortunate consequences, and great reaction by Foligno. About Hartman, that’s just dirty. If you want to take revenge, make a hard clean hit, fight or go put the puck in the back of the net. Not a dirty high stick that the player can’t really see coming.
Love the Wild, hate the asanine retaliation "hit". If you need a video idea, due to injuries the Wild are currently icing a team with nearly the same cap hit as the top 4-5 Leafs players.
This is what happens when there's freewheeling all over the ice, sooner or later someone lines someone up, even when it's so called clean check, throughout any game guys get in vulnerable positions and someone lines them up, especially smaller guys like bedard.
As a blackhawks fan that was not a dirty play on bedsy AT ALL. He got stood up. Also all the bs that happened after was unnesessary. I really hope hes ok though
For those who don't want to watch: - Connor Bedard Hit: Young prodigy Connor Bedard took a clean but impactful hit from Brendan Smith in the Devils vs. Blackhawks game, resulting in a jaw injury. The Blackhawks responded aggressively, showcasing their team culture. - Nick Cousins Hit: Jason Zucker delivered a controversial hit from behind on Nick Cousins, leading to a three-game suspension. Cousins has gained a reputation for questionable behavior on the ice. - Ryan Hartman's High Stick: Ryan Hartman high-sticked Cole Peretti as payback for a previous incident involving Brendan Dillon and Kirill Kaprizov. This incident sparked a debate on the NHL's code regarding protecting star players. - Minnesota Wild's Win: The Wild won a thrilling game against Columbus in OT, with a remarkable save from Marc-Andre Fleury, tying him for second all-time in wins. - Winter Classic Shutout: The Seattle Kraken secured the first shutout in Winter Classic history, defeating the Golden Knights. - Edmonton Oilers' Streak: The Oilers and McDavid are on fire, winning seven in a row, with McDavid reaching 900 points, putting him in MVP contention. - William Nylander Extension: William Nylander is expected to sign a $1.5 million extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs. - Winnipeg Jets' Surge: The Winnipeg Jets, unexpectedly, lead the NHL after a five-game winning streak. - NHL Standings: The Sharks are on an 11-game losing streak, while the Blackhawks are in hot pursuit for last place. The Leafs are on a three-game win streak. - World Juniors: Team USA dominated the World Juniors, winning gold, while Women's Hockey Canada faced an early exit. The PWHL started, and there's positive energy around the league's potential growth. - Overall Ugliness and Controversy: The week was marked by on-ice controversies, hits, and debates over the NHL's code, reflecting the physical nature of the game. Share your thoughts in the comments. If you're interested in getting other weekly updates for all the breaking news in the hockey world subscribe to my FREE newsletter herer: thesticklift.beehiiv.com/subscribe
Toronto's core 4 bore hores aren't winning anything. They're extremely talented in the regular season and on another team they're not leading they probably be a great addition. But none of those guys are playoff guys. So yes, we'll finish with another decent season and be out in the first round.
The Bedard hit definitely looked dirty but like you said, he didn't leave his feet and Bedard's head was down which is absolutely a no no. I just didn't like how it kind if looked like he was going for his head but it was shoulder to shoulder. Keep up the good weekly recaps!
Hits like this one on Bedard are clean but happen because shoulder and elbow pads are hard capped. It would have hopefully less serious if there was a way to pad over the hard plastic caps.
First there is nothing cheap or dirty about the hit on Bedard and if you promote guys having to fight after a clean hit youre part of the problem. I love hits and fighting in hockey it has its place but having to defend yourself for a good clean check is stupid. Second Sportsnet has to get rid of Jennifer Botteril she has no place talking about NHL hockey. She has zero experience in the mens game and is completely against contact in the sport. She fought with Kevin Bieksa about this same thing.
Funnily enough, i dont think this injury puts bedsy out of the calder race. Hes like 10 points up right now and if he comes back at a similar pace i think he still takes it, even missing a month+ of hockey.
@@sommebuddy I mean he simply has no help. He makes his fair share of defensive mistakes but any player is going to suffer a bad plus minus on a team at the bottom of the league. That stat taken at face value doesn't really tell you a whole lot.
I disagree with a lot of people on the Bedard hit for two reasons. I will admit that by the current rules, Smith does nothing wrong - however one of the reasons bedard was in such a position was due to being tripped. If you watch at 0:30, #91 comes across after getting juked and drops bedard to one leg with a clear trip. Then Bedard, in a vulnerable position, gets tee'd up by Smith. Again, not saying he did anything wrong, but he definitely takes advantage of a young player in a vulnerable position. This brings me to my second point - from the NHLs point of view, if you have the stars of your league being put out for 4-6 weeks with broken jaws because of a "legal" hit, then you clearly have a problem. Players staying healthy should be #1 for both the league and fans, so honestly I don't care if the hit is "legal". Shots to the head should be avoided by all means and heavily discouraged regardless of intent.
Also for Wings fans, we have Larkin getting targeted on the name plate with a cross check. Again. And we don’t have an enforcer in the team to back him up
Hit on Bedard was good and clean for sure. Tough to see the young superstar get hurt, but you cant expect guys to be soft with him. Welcome to the NHL and hopefully a speedy recovery for that jaw
Yep - lets see how every player in the NHL fairs when all players start blasting their opponents with shoulders and forearms to the face of each player they are going up against. Expect the entire season to be forfeited due to injuries incredibly quickly.
seems to me that a 20 -30 potential game suspension for an illegal hit from behind or boarding, with each occurance of a suspicious hit be reviewed by specialists in determining severity. no threat of injury must be reviewed with much longer penalty time and costs starting at $25K for the first offense and double $$ for each recurrence of any team this should eliminate cheap shots that take favoured players out of the game.
Smith actually lowers his body a bit before hitting Bedard, who is shorter than him. Great hit. The one in the junior worlds (I can't remember their names but the Canadian who headshotted the Czech) did not.
Hartman got caught dead to rights in a miked up scenario. This crap goes on in almost all contact sports as players look to avenge prior hits. The fact that this was blatant and recorded looks bad on the player and the league.
Dirty plays in star players being followed by dirty plays on star players is recipe for watching the sport you love without any stars playing because their all hurt. In what world would protecting the showstopper players you come to watch the game for not be main priority?
I don't think people should takes cheap shots against each other for going after the star player because the star player is everywhere on the ice at the same time usually and hockey is a physical sport so chances are if a team is playing proper defense they will attack the star player.
The bedard hit has it all. Young talent crossing into the center lane, veteran defenseman playing the body, then teammates policing the hit. It’s good hockey and it’s a perfect reflection of where the game is right now. I feel a little sorry that bedard took a jaw fracture trying to put up points, but he’ll bounce back and he’s earned a stripe.
Except they jump smith first fight should have been it. Foligno should got an instigator penalty as well as the fighting penalty.
The hit on Bedard was not "ugly" at all. Normal hockey play. I'd say the biggest issue is Bedard is relatively short and that makes contact to his head highly susceptible.
It sucks for the Blackhawks and Bedard but I agree it was definitely clean.
he also took a big gamble in going there with two defs right there
This is a common theme amongst short players. Andrew Shaw knows this all too well
I think in the long haul that hits going it make bedard an even better, smarter player
I kinda agree and disagree on this. I absolutely think it’s clean, shouldn’t even be 2 minutes.
I think what makes it “ugly” is the result. I always hate to see someone get hurt, even on a clean play. To me, “ugly” doesn’t have anything to do with whether it’s a good hit, but what the result is (and to be clear, we shouldn’t mete out any punishment for clean hits that have ugly results).
You forgot to mention that Foligno broke his finger in that fight and is on the IR along with Bedard.
That’s karma for fighting after a clean hit
@@eMRH1202 shit take. Guys should always go to bat for their skill players
eye for an eye
Reason for that is because he isn't a fighter. Chicago needs someone who can stand up for Bedard. Punish anyone who goes after him with an elbow to the face.
@@eMRH1202And veteran players protecting the rookies is exactly what a good teammate does. Shut up.
Just wanna say thanks for showing the PWHL some love. I'm a Minnesota season ticket holder (right behind our bench), and was there for the home opener. It's a 5.5 hour drive for me, and worth every minute. The stadium was absolutely buzzing, and it made my eyes water a bit seeing all the girls in the crowd repping their various teams. I think this league is absolutely legit, and is going to change the game for the better for girls, boys, and everybody else involved in the best sport on this planet.
Also, watching the warmies, I noticed Zumwinkle's (#13 MIN) hands were looking extra silky and I could tell she was going to be putting pucks in the net. I knew I should have brought a hat!
puck bunnies… nice.
@@CahtahHart Are ya lost there, bud?
💯X💯
Thanks for giving Joey Daccord some props. He's been dynamite for the Kraken lately and his rise is a great story in the NHL this year.
squid team squid team :')
didn't expect them to shred VGK like they did in the WC, but my hats off to them.
Regarding the high stick on Perfetti, in my opinion, if you're after revenge for what you consider a dirty play, go after the guy who made the play. Deliberately high-sticking a guy who had nothing to do with it except being on the same team is a cheap shot and a coward's move, and it doesn't get any better when you look at the standings and see that it's a cheap shot against a top team when you yourself are only really in the playoff hunt as a technicality. Eye-for-an-eye tends to go in circles, and going after young stars who didn't make the hit in the first place is a great way to ensure players like Kaprizov spend half their career on IR.
I think that tit for tat is fine, but you should be willing to pay the price. The suspensions are too short in the game by half. Want to wack someone in the eye for something 2 weeks ago? Don't complain when it costs you 6 games. Then we will see how important your revenge is.
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You don't know what was said to Hartman, don't EVER spit in someone's face without expecting an IMMEDIATE reaction!
you do realize it was the Jets team who knocked Kaprisov out last year long term? In fact I believe Kaprisov is still feeling the pain from that bull shit Stanley did to him. And no call on the play either. IDGAF what player on the Jets gets their teeth knocked out. They all deserve it. Dirtiest franchise in the league.
Agree, complete childlike move to retaliate on someone who had nothing to do with it.
Bro I love the channel! I’m just getting into hockey and your channel helps me keep up with the season
This channel is made by a guy who probably quit hockey when checking started in peewees.
Best sport in the world. I became a fan in 2014. Playing the NHL games is a great way to learn about the players. It’s just a good game all around, non stop action.
@@shroomgod1990 that’s how I got into it by playing nhl lol my favorite player is mikko rantanen
@@slickmoneyjrock9224 he is good. That whole team is good Nathan & Cale makar are going so good this year. I like artemi Panarin, I wish the rangers kept Patrick Kane. But My all-time favorite is Dustin Byfuglien wish he still played. He retired too soon.
Same
the real issue is a serious lack of consistency from both the refs and player safety. non calls and lack of accountabilty is really emberassing for the league
I’m sure you hear this often but I gotta say this channel is by far one of my more favorite hockey channels out there. Very happy for you and your success, I truly hope you continue to grow! Thank you for taking the chance on doing this, your time and effort is immensely appreciated!
The Bedard hit highlighted in the picture is one of the cleanest hits in an ugly season.
"That's a 100% clean hit, except for the contact to the head part."...lol
@lancestewart6907 100% clean. He would have had to be on his knees to get his shoulders lower than where Bedard's face was. Bedard reached at the last minute to regain control of the puck that he lost. Maybe he just thought that nobody is allowed to touch him. Or, maybe nobody got a face injury from a clean hit in the history of the NHL.
@@lancestewart6907it was clean
@@lancestewart6907clean. Sorry.
clean hit. you should be a ref with that 20/20 vision clown
@@lancestewart6907
I'm here for the NHL updates but was pleasantly surprised to see you added the PWHL in there! It'd be awesome to see updates on their league as well if you felt like continuing. I love the physicality of their play, and the excitement from watching in person (I was at the MN home opener and will be going back for more!) is honestly next level and felt just as great -- if not better -- than a MN Wild game.
Love the PWHL coverage! I hope you do full video breakdowns on them at some point
It's not uncommon for rookies to get injured, McDavid broke his collar bone, and hell, the Devils had their rookies injured too, Nico had a cage, Hughes busted his shoulder. These are small, young guys, and it's the risk they take playing at 19 with 30yo men.
Not to mention, half the Devils current roster is out too, including Hughes who was lost in the same game. It's been a rough year for a lot of teams.
Nico had to wear a cage in year 4 of his career because Subban hit him in the face with a slapshot.
Devils vs the Hawks was definitely an interesting game to watch mainly because of how bad every other road trip game has been. You could see the frustration before we lost Bedard but that was really the catalyst
good bounce back win with the rockford ice hogs coming in clutch to beat the flames
Good luck on the all star game Bedard you totally deserve to be there
Bedard belongs in the AHL
@@TravisH-nm9fy indeed
@@TravisH-nm9fy he’s playing better the a ton of established players who are considered stars please stop having opinions
Give Foligno the C WTF are we doing here the mans a living legend
In the PWHL chat during the Toronto/ NYC game, someone asked what the mascots were.
I don't remember who, but someone said, NYC Pizza Rats. It stuck, and people were just having a blast with it.
I was there in that chat, the poor girl moderating it was going through it while the chat ran with it 😂😂😂😂
Respect to the Blackhawks from a preds fan. If someone even cleanly injures your best player you do your best to end their night that game within the rules of the game.
We forget the blowout on FL and the Avalanche this weekend?
Nick Foligno has honestly impressed me more than Bedard this season... Everyone knew Bedard was going to be great... No one expected Foligno to take such a leadership role and rise to the occasion with his play. This guy is exactly what the hawks need right now to take both take Bedard under his wing and have enough grit to push him to his full potential.
Columbus and Boston knew. He's a gritty, physical 2 way player. I'll never forgot him and Stamkos going at it a bit. Man had those crazy eyes.😊
@@stevenreid2571yup was just about to say this. Dude is a dawg who gives his all every game. There’s a reason he was captain on Cbus!
I miss him in Boston
You’ll never see his full potential because he won’t be able to display it. He’s too small to play between the dots or go down the middle. Guys are already sick of the attention he gets for doing nothing in the league. An all-star and not even in the top 40 in any stat? Fuck these little kids coming in the league they’ll learn their lesson.
Pretty sure that's exactly why they brought him in. He was supposed to have more help with Perry and Hall but we know how that's going.
Went to my first ever NHL level game last night for Columbus vs Minnesota. Being a Wild fan and seeing a game in person was amazing. We didn’t play to well the entire game but scored when it mattered and that OT goal had me yelling LETS GOO surrounded by drunken CBJ fans haha. Great night
Sounds fun! I’ve only even seen the Canucks live… and I’m a caps fin. It must be exiting to see your favourite team for the first time!
Adding a short dedicated PWHL week-in-review section to these weekly videos would be awesome
1000% behind this.
The scariest thing about that Bedard hit, is how close it could've resulted in Smith getting sliced by Bedard's skate. That shit was too close for comfort.
Wow didn't even notice, thanks for pointing it out. After seeing that death in the UK not long ago, I'm surprised people haven't been talking more about neck guards and close calls... I know a few players "tried it out" for a few games, but that unfortunate and gruesome death in today's social media world feels like it should have been a bigger deal. I've heard there are is a neck guard company that offers a couple that protect really well and aren't as annoying to wear, and it does feel like technology for something unobstrusive be strong enough to at least transform a life-threatening injury into "only" a serious one
He should have cut him, Smith is a pathetic clown
@nster3 I remember hearing recently that neck guards will start to be required for the 2024 season but I don't remember what league it was for. They should be mandatory imo. Not only does it have the potential to save lives, but with them, there is less risk of visual trauma for fans and other players if they witness a neck slice.
The IIHF has mandated them for their competitions.
Foligno is basically the hawks captain except the hawks want to respect toews
I was out bowling and they had TVs playing this game and I saw the amount of fights and brawls
Noti gang. Keep doing you bro; this is my favorite hockey channel. Love the updates and the breakdowns. Keep the solid work up and can’t wait to see what 2024 has ahead for you.
Smith was barely moving forward. Bedard walked right into that hit like I do in HUT Rivals.
As a bruins fan, we still suck even though we won like 6 of last 7. Our goalies are saving us
Someone didn’t watch the games 😂
The hot offense has been key in the last seven games
They are getting outshot every game yea offense finally showed up but the goalies are the entire reason they are where they are
Dude, have you been paying attention at all? Just cause Gryz sucks doesn't mean the rest of the team does. And Sway and Linus help a lot, but our offense has been on fire. Debrusk with Marchand on the 2nd, Zacha back at wing with Geekie and Pasta, and Freddy lighting it up on the 3rd line is what's happening. You stoned??
The worst of it is that you guys got pretty much no draft picks this years.
Bruins are playing really well actually. Mostly a lack of communication specifically on the defensive end but even then they aren’t awful just a few giveaways in their own zone is what’s killing them
Really no knows about the Panthers having a 7 winning streak as well as beating contenders such as the Rangers, VGK and the avalanche
Nobody will ever give the panthers attention outside of cousins. Everybody just disregards everything about the team. As a panthers fan you can’t even go looking for it cause it doesn’t exist.
Panthers are the most dangerous team in the NHL. I love the way they play; they are physical and they never back down. Plus, they are well coached and have a ton of talent.
Would be cool to see you cover the pwhl a bit more as it ramps up. It's cool that there's finally a unified women's league.
All I hear are TRADE MARNER BELLS!!
My heart is filled with joy
It'll be too good to be true, he's got a NMC
I was at the Devils-Blackhawks game. That game got very chippy after the Bedard hit. One of the blackhawks hit Hischier and he had to leave the game but then he came back in the 2nd period. Every time either he or Hughes touched the puck the Blackhawks were trying to take them out. Hughes threw a reverse hit on one of the Blackhawks which caused another scrum. And then Hughes got hurt at the end of the game and is now out along with Siegenthaler breaking his foot the next night. Just our luck.
Hughes got hurt without getting touched.
@@richardprescott5939 Right it wasn’t a dirty play that got him injured. I did think the hit on Hischier was a bit late though and would have been talked about much more if he didn’t return to the game.
@@Semaj2326 A bit late happens in every game. Bedard got nailed and it was unlucky that he got caught just right to get injured. He will have to learn from that. Hischier will likely get hit a bit late more times and hit a few guys a bit late. Every once in a while they will call interference. Hughes likely has just a slight sprain. They should have better ice than most teams
I think the PWHL should play in some of the major NHL markets, but also I believe there's some markets that haven't seen major pro sports that could absolutely take a PWHL franchise and make it fun. The Quad Cities, Des Moines, Tulsa, Fort Wayne, Cincinnati, Houston maybe. Just naming off what I know off hand to have relatively decent arena sizes but also having Minor League teams. I know I'd probably make a few trips to the QC or Des Moines if I had the opportunity.
Bring back the Whale
Bring back Hartford!
Bring back...
THE BRASS BONANZA!!!!
WHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cousins deserves an Oscar for that performance.
Love these weekly hockey updates
Kinda funny to me how everybody talks about Mackinnon but nobody talks about Kucherov
@@sommebuddy OK jack hughes got hurt because no one touched him.
@@sommebuddy Because he hurt himself. So they didn't want to embarrass him. He already plays for New Jersey which is embarrasing enough.
that bedard hit was very close to a scott stevens- eric lindros hit im sure we all remember. cleaner, but close
i was at the chicago and devs game. ima devs fan but i wanted to see bedsy play. it was unfortunate but very clean by smith. it was such an entertaining game from start to finish. then jack got hurt and i’ve been sick since
That Nate reverse hit and the stare down is just crazy
Bro is a professional chef.
I think if the pwhl season was over the summer when the nhl isn’t going on, and could use nhl facilities, they would be better for it.
Love the vid as always. Also very very nice to include the PWHL
Your vids make me interested in hockey again. Kinda like drive to survive for F1 . I still don’t watch regular season games much. But I’ll watch these. Thanks
Ok W vids respect how you recap everything and not just drag on one issue
Literally just went to a Lightning game last night where the refs didn't call a high sticking face shot but did hault the next face off because there was so much blood from his face on the ice and people had to come clean it up. No penalty btw.
The oilers are starting to look mint
Mint?
@@Kameron28 =great
Lmaooo
Unpopular opinion leaf cup tracker is fascinating to watch every week
Hit on Bedard was clean, simply unfortunate that he got injured.
Keep up the good videos.
A few years ago when the instigator started, many players said it's gonna get messy.
Bedard learned quick you gotta bite down on that mouth guard coming through the center like that.
You know. Connor Bedard's rookie season, is now mirroring Connor McDavid's own.
Both got injured for their rookie seasons and took time off to recover.
It is strange to think about right now with the two big name Connor's getting majorly injured during their rookie years.
Dood should start wearing a full face mask. No reason to risk somthing that can end your career.
@@dabndangle Next time he'll keep his head up
He needs to bulk up.
@@ForestOfSleep He can't bulk up and keep his shiftiness.
@@TrevorD19 I could see Bedard ending up like Kaprizov because of being targeted and injured in high stakes games. Kaprizov hasn't been making those solo plays since his major injury at the end of last season.
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I think thay it was the stick to Bedard's skate blade that threw him off balence before getting hit
You are simply amazing. Every video you produce...
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Having your head down even for a split second is enough to allow yourself to get hit with how fast this game plays. Even torturello has been saying that young players don’t know how to be physical vs veterans because the younger kids aren’t being physical anymore so they to this league thinking they won’t get it
My thoughts: About Bedard, clean hit, unfortunate consequences, and great reaction by Foligno.
About Hartman, that’s just dirty. If you want to take revenge, make a hard clean hit, fight or go put the puck in the back of the net. Not a dirty high stick that the player can’t really see coming.
Anyone else remember Jeremy Roenick and how many times he’s busted his jaw? And then came back to play.
MacKinnon shouting in a Sharks player’s face after a high hit. Not a single oz of class there. What a douche.
Clean Hit on Bedard!
Head up in the Future,Connor!
Love the Wild, hate the asanine retaliation "hit".
If you need a video idea, due to injuries the Wild are currently icing a team with nearly the same cap hit as the top 4-5 Leafs players.
only talking about cousins and not the panthers 7 game win streak beating vegas rangers and avs is wild
"the perfect recipe for building a wining team" omg that line was good
Last year Canada's world junior team was unstoppable with Bedard and Shane Wright
How can anybody describe the cheap shot at the face off, a “physical play”?
There was nothing tough or physical about it.
Watching this after watching the kareya Anaheim ducks video, that hit was nothing lol
Love these vids dude. Keep em up
This is what happens when there's freewheeling all over the ice, sooner or later someone lines someone up, even when it's so called clean check, throughout any game guys get in vulnerable positions and someone lines them up, especially smaller guys like bedard.
man that skate whipping around freaks me out a little
As a blackhawks fan that was not a dirty play on bedsy AT ALL. He got stood up. Also all the bs that happened after was unnesessary. I really hope hes ok though
Just part of hockey. You dont light up a star player and walk away without getting roughed up too often. Especially a rookie.
Couldn't happen to a better person and team.
And you acting like this makes you look like you would fit in with the old blackhawks brass loser @@gregpenismith1248
To be fair to Bedard, clean hit or not, he basically just walked off holding his broken jaw in place... the kids tough!
Sure he is😂😂😂😂😂
Fleury didn't make that save FYI, Danforth missed the fucking net.
For those who don't want to watch:
- Connor Bedard Hit: Young prodigy Connor Bedard took a clean but impactful hit from Brendan Smith in the Devils vs. Blackhawks game, resulting in a jaw injury. The Blackhawks responded aggressively, showcasing their team culture.
- Nick Cousins Hit: Jason Zucker delivered a controversial hit from behind on Nick Cousins, leading to a three-game suspension. Cousins has gained a reputation for questionable behavior on the ice.
- Ryan Hartman's High Stick: Ryan Hartman high-sticked Cole Peretti as payback for a previous incident involving Brendan Dillon and Kirill Kaprizov. This incident sparked a debate on the NHL's code regarding protecting star players.
- Minnesota Wild's Win: The Wild won a thrilling game against Columbus in OT, with a remarkable save from Marc-Andre Fleury, tying him for second all-time in wins.
- Winter Classic Shutout: The Seattle Kraken secured the first shutout in Winter Classic history, defeating the Golden Knights.
- Edmonton Oilers' Streak: The Oilers and McDavid are on fire, winning seven in a row, with McDavid reaching 900 points, putting him in MVP contention.
- William Nylander Extension: William Nylander is expected to sign a $1.5 million extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
- Winnipeg Jets' Surge: The Winnipeg Jets, unexpectedly, lead the NHL after a five-game winning streak.
- NHL Standings: The Sharks are on an 11-game losing streak, while the Blackhawks are in hot pursuit for last place. The Leafs are on a three-game win streak.
- World Juniors: Team USA dominated the World Juniors, winning gold, while Women's Hockey Canada faced an early exit. The PWHL started, and there's positive energy around the league's potential growth.
- Overall Ugliness and Controversy: The week was marked by on-ice controversies, hits, and debates over the NHL's code, reflecting the physical nature of the game. Share your thoughts in the comments.
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The way too late hit on Hischier in that game was ugly. And a no call!
Toronto's core 4 bore hores aren't winning anything. They're extremely talented in the regular season and on another team they're not leading they probably be a great addition. But none of those guys are playoff guys. So yes, we'll finish with another decent season and be out in the first round.
The Bedard hit definitely looked dirty but like you said, he didn't leave his feet and Bedard's head was down which is absolutely a no no. I just didn't like how it kind if looked like he was going for his head but it was shoulder to shoulder. Keep up the good weekly recaps!
Badard I was pretty lucky that wasn't Scott Stevens.
Hits like this one on Bedard are clean but happen because shoulder and elbow pads are hard capped. It would have hopefully less serious if there was a way to pad over the hard plastic caps.
Hockey gear hasn’t had hard plastic on the elbows or shoulders since the early 2000s
@@chrisfontaine5124 I remember using pads a size too big because they had the plastic on the shoulders
The sounds was so good when you hit someone
First there is nothing cheap or dirty about the hit on Bedard and if you promote guys having to fight after a clean hit youre part of the problem. I love hits and fighting in hockey it has its place but having to defend yourself for a good clean check is stupid. Second Sportsnet has to get rid of Jennifer Botteril she has no place talking about NHL hockey. She has zero experience in the mens game and is completely against contact in the sport. She fought with Kevin Bieksa about this same thing.
Funnily enough, i dont think this injury puts bedsy out of the calder race. Hes like 10 points up right now and if he comes back at a similar pace i think he still takes it, even missing a month+ of hockey.
@@sommebuddy I mean he simply has no help. He makes his fair share of defensive mistakes but any player is going to suffer a bad plus minus on a team at the bottom of the league. That stat taken at face value doesn't really tell you a whole lot.
Don’t forget that Jonathan lekkerimaki is the 2024 world juniors MVP of the tournament for Sweden
Been wondering when bedard was gonna get his bell rung.
Was thinking that 2weeks ago after his "Michigan goal"
Oh he barely got touched
I disagree with a lot of people on the Bedard hit for two reasons. I will admit that by the current rules, Smith does nothing wrong - however one of the reasons bedard was in such a position was due to being tripped. If you watch at 0:30, #91 comes across after getting juked and drops bedard to one leg with a clear trip. Then Bedard, in a vulnerable position, gets tee'd up by Smith. Again, not saying he did anything wrong, but he definitely takes advantage of a young player in a vulnerable position. This brings me to my second point - from the NHLs point of view, if you have the stars of your league being put out for 4-6 weeks with broken jaws because of a "legal" hit, then you clearly have a problem. Players staying healthy should be #1 for both the league and fans, so honestly I don't care if the hit is "legal". Shots to the head should be avoided by all means and heavily discouraged regardless of intent.
Hit on Berdard, Clean Hit! Kid had head down period
Also for Wings fans, we have Larkin getting targeted on the name plate with a cross check. Again. And we don’t have an enforcer in the team to back him up
I won't be surprised if bedard plays with a cage for the all-star weekend.
Zumwinkle was on fire!
Hit on Bedard was good and clean for sure. Tough to see the young superstar get hurt, but you cant expect guys to be soft with him. Welcome to the NHL and hopefully a speedy recovery for that jaw
Yep - lets see how every player in the NHL fairs when all players start blasting their opponents with shoulders and forearms to the face of each player they are going up against. Expect the entire season to be forfeited due to injuries incredibly quickly.
That Bedard hit wasn't dirty, the Chicago headcoach even said himself that it wasn't a dirty hit
seems to me that a 20 -30 potential game suspension for an illegal hit from behind or boarding, with each occurance of a suspicious hit be reviewed by specialists in determining severity. no threat of injury must be reviewed with much longer penalty time and costs starting at $25K for the first offense and double $$ for each recurrence of any team this should eliminate cheap shots that take favoured players out of the game.
Smith actually lowers his body a bit before hitting Bedard, who is shorter than him. Great hit. The one in the junior worlds (I can't remember their names but the Canadian who headshotted the Czech) did not.
Leafs cup parade is back on?? LFG
I love the parade meme 😂😂
I don't know where this bs comes from. I guess some will say anything for views
Hartman got caught dead to rights in a miked up scenario.
This crap goes on in almost all contact sports as players look to avenge prior hits. The fact that this was blatant and recorded looks bad on the player and the league.
The ladies definitely know what theyre talking about.
One of my favorite games I’ve seen in person so far.
Hey you didn't put the link for the debate in the description
Great review! 👍🏻
Dirty plays in star players being followed by dirty plays on star players is recipe for watching the sport you love without any stars playing because their all hurt. In what world would protecting the showstopper players you come to watch the game for not be main priority?
"Rookie moment"; keep your head up. Shame it happened to Bedard, would have been nice to see how many points he would have gotten without injury.
Anyone defending Hartman is a joke. Same type of people who condone pitchers throwing baseballs at players' heads.
I don't think people should takes cheap shots against each other for going after the star player because the star player is everywhere on the ice at the same time usually and hockey is a physical sport so chances are if a team is playing proper defense they will attack the star player.