IN THE SECOND month of his second NHL season, Connor Bedard's sophomore slump hit hard. After matching his massive pre-draft hype by winning the Calder Trophy last spring as the NHL's top rookie with 22 goals and 61 points in 68 games, Bedard's production flatlined in November.
"I could name 100 things [I could do better]," Bedard said as he endured a 12-game goalless drought. "I don't know, man. It has been frustrating, for sure."
The teenager's expected goals percentage was up from a season prior. His opponents were limited to fewer shot attempts when he was on the ice.