The Head Coach of Canada takes discipline into his own hands on Bedard

This surprising development has raised many questions and concerns among fans and analysts alike.

Connor Bedard had an impressive debut season in the NHL, even though he missed 14 regular season games due to injury.

Despite his early success, Bedard has struggled to meet expectations recently, leading to speculation about his current condition.

Whether he is injured or simply fatigued, his absence from the lineup is significant.

For today's game against Slovakia, Connor Bedard has been designated as Canada's 13th forward, which essentially makes him a healthy scratch.

This is a tough break for the young player, who has been under intense scrutiny both in the NHL and now in the international arena.

There has been speculation that Bedard may be dealing with an injury, despite no official confirmation.

Some sources have suggested that he might be hurt, but these reports remain unverified.

Connor Bedard's performance has been closely monitored since his time in Chicago, and this scrutiny has continued in the IIHF World Championships with Team Canada.

Regardless of whether he is injured or not, Bedard will be playing a limited role as the 13th forward. If he does take the ice, all eyes will be on the future sophomore to see how he performs under these challenging circumstances.

So far in the IIHF World Championships, Bedard has tallied 7 points, with 5 goals and 2 assists, and boasts a plus/minus rating of +4.

As Team Canada faces off against Slovakia, the absence of Bedard in a more prominent role will undoubtedly be a focal point of discussion among hockey enthusiasts.