Connor Bedard Might Join Team Canada for the World Championships

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Mackenzie Stern-Kolesnikow
April 3, 2024 (1:07)

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Connor Bedard, the Chicago Blackhawks rookie, is expected to join Team Canada for the upcoming 2024 IIHF World Championships

Insider Trading has recently reported that Team Canada has contacted Connor Bedard and Mason McTavish from the Anaheim Ducks. It has not been officially announced, but Bedard is most likely going to accept the offer, and will be joining Team Canada in Czechia in May for the 2024 IIFH Men's Hockey Championships.

"No official word, but the answer is expected to be a yes for Connor Bedard to play at the Men's World Championship for Team Canada in May. #Blackhawks

It is Team Canada's plan to also reach out to Sidney Crosby if/when #LetsGoPens are eliminated from playoff contention."

There is most likely little to no mystery regarding Sidney Crosby, who is regularly asked to join Team Canada, although he rarely accepts the invitation. He has joined Team Canada twice, he joined in 2006, and won a gold medal in 2015.

The World Championships have been struggling to attract the top players due to the fact that it interferes with the NHL playoffs. This means that if your team is still in, you have to decline the invitation. This lack of top players has negatively impacted public interest and ratings. Hopefully the addition of Connor Bedard, who recently stood up against Gary Bettman can help attract some attention to the tournament. If Crosby decides to join, it would drastically increase the ratings and interest for this year's IIHF World Championships tournament.

Source - BladeofSteel: Connor Bedard Expected to Play for Team Canada at World Championships

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