Was Patrick Kane's or Connor Bedard's rookie debut the most spectacular?
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Rookie showdown: Patrick Kane vs. Connor Bedard, a tale of two debuts.
When Patrick Kane hit the ice for the Chicago Blackhawks in his debut against the Minnesota Wild on October 4th, 2007, the NHL knew it had a burgeoning star.
Not only did Kane tally his first NHL assist in that game, but he also made headlines by scoring in his first NHL shootout against the legendary Dominator in Detroit, followed by his first goal against Jose Theodore of the Colorado Avalanche.
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His explosive entry into the league was crowned when he was named Rookie of the Month for October 2007, having scored 16 points (5 goals, 11 assists) in just 12 games.
In contrast, Connor Bedard's debut might echo the beginnings of another hockey legend. Facing off against none other than Sidney Crosby, Bedard notched an assist and helped secure a 4-2 victory for his team at the PPG Paints Arena.
Bedard didn't stop there; he continued to impress throughout his first NHL season, earning the Rookie of the Month title three times�in November, December, and March.
" Bedard produced 10 goals through 17 games and became one of five players in NHL history at 18 years old or younger to score 10 goals in 17 games along with Patrik Laine (14 GP), Steve Yzerman (15 GP), Dale Hawerchuk (17 GP) and Ted Kennedy (17 GP). "
" Throughout the month of December, Bedard led all NHL rookies with 10 assists and 15 points in 15 games and also shared second among all NHL rookies with five goals. He also led all rookies with five power play points (5A) and an average time on ice per game of 19:45. "
While Kane's debut season undoubtedly set him on a path to becoming an integral part of the Blackhawks, marked by three Stanley Cup victories, Bedard's impressive start suggests he may be on track to not just emulate, but possibly exceed, the high benchmarks set by Kane.
As the new NHL season unfolds, both fans and analysts will be watching eagerly to see how these two players' careers continue to develop, providing thrilling narratives and potentially record-setting performances that could captivate the hockey world for years to come.
| POLL | ||
9 AOUT | 9 ANSWERS Was Patrick Kane's or Connor Bedard's rookie debut the most spectacular? Will Connor Bedard be better than Patrick Kane? | ||
| Yes | 6 | 66.7 % |
| No | 3 | 33.3 % |
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