Regina Pats communications manager and commentator Dante De Caria believes the young Canadian star will definitely be an important figure for the team that selects him.

The Chicago Blackhawks are in the process of rebuilding. They need to move on after signing Patrick Kane to New York last season. This is an opportunity for Connor Bedard to take charge of the team. He’s going to be a face of the franchise and one of the faces of the NHLhe says.

Regina Mayor Sandra Masters also says the Chicago team is lucky and will continue to follow the journey of the former Regina Pats captain.

However, it is possible that the Blackhawks of Chicago trade their first choice in the lottery NHL accept a big offer from another team.

According to Regina Leader-Post sportswriter Darrell Davis, that scenario is unlikely.

[Connor Bedard] He is fast and always one step ahead in his game. He creates chances on offense. He has to be the first choice. If the Chicago Blackhawks don’t take it […] Something is wrong with this franchisehe says.

The commentator, for his part, from Sound The Lazaruks of Saskatoon believe that Connor Bedard can not only contribute to his team’s success, but also help boost ticket sales like he once did with the Regina Pats in Junior League West (WHL).

Last night after Chicago won the draft lottery, the Blackhawks sold for over $2.5 million in just 90 minutes. It is obvious that he attracts many supporterssays Les Lazaruk.

The next draft of NHL will take place on June 28th and 29th in Nashville, USA.

With information from Laurence Taschenreau and Noémie Rondeau