Fans call on Connor Bedard to pull an Eric Lindros and refuse to play for Chicago Blackhawks

Connor Bedard is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick of the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2023 NHL draft. That became certain after the Blackhawks won the draft lottery on Monday. Fans, though, have called for Bedard to snub the Blackhawks.

Bedard is expected to be the next big thing in the NHL and has been compared with the likes of Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby. Known for his dynamic skills and vision on the ice, Bedard is expected to make an immediate impact in the league.

Following the Draft Lottery on Monday night, fans took to Twitter to urge Connor Bedard to follow in the footsteps of Eric Lindros, who famously refused to play for the Quebec Nordiques after being drafted first overall in 1991.

Here's what fans had to say:

The 2023 NHL Draft Lottery proved to be a surprise for fans. The Chicago Blackhawks were ranked third with an 11.6% chance of winning the Lottery, but the odds shifted completely in their favor, allowing them to beat out the Columbus Blue Jackets and Anaheim Ducks for the first overall pick in the upcoming NHL Draft.

Is Connor Bedard a perfect fit for the Chicago Blackhawks?

The Chicago Blackhawks have struggled on the ice in recent years. With the departure of star players Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, the club is currently undergoing a rebuilding phase.

The Blackhawks are in need of young and talented players around whom they can build their team and the addition of Connor Bedard is what they need.

Bedard's skill set, speed, and vision on the ice make him an elite prospect who could be a major turning point for the Chicago Blackhawks in the future.

His addition to the Blackhawks' lineup will give the team a much-needed injection of youth and talent. He will likely make the team a contender in the near future. The Chicago Blackhawks currently have a number of key players who are set to become free agents or whose contracts expire after next season.

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