Major statement comparing Connor Bedard to Wayne Gretzky

Connor Bedard has been excellent since the start of the World Junior Championship with 14 points, including six goals, in three games.

On his podcast, The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro, the host made a major statement about Connor Bedard. He considers him the best 17-year-old player since Wayne Gretzky! According to him, the forward then surpasses Alexander Ovechkin, Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid.

That's quite a comparison for the young player!

Bedard will be in action tonight at 6:30 p.m. for Canada's final game of the preliminary round against Sweden.

Listen to a clip from the podcast below:

MUST READ

1 hour ago  |  By Chris Gerics Craig Berube Makes His Feelings Known About Zach Whitecloud's Hit on Matthew Knies

2 hours ago  |  By Chris Gerics Craig Berube Provides an Update on Auston Matthews' Trip to Germany

3 hours ago  |  By Chris Gerics Toronto Maple Leafs Are Officially Trading for a Center, Per Elliotte Friedman

4 hours ago  |  By Chris Gerics Maple Leafs Rookie Nikita Grebenkin's NHL Debut Could Lead to Potential Suspension

5 hours ago  |  By Chris Gerics Toronto Emerges As Top Destination For New NHL Team Based On Latest NHL Player Poll

8 hours ago  |  By Chris Gerics Early Trade Candidates Emerge for the Toronto Maple Leafs That Could Be a Perfect Fit, per James Mirtle

18 hours ago  |  By Chris Gerics Matthews Knies Leaves Game After Controversial Hit Reminiscent of Ryan Reaves

19 hours ago  |  By Chris Gerics Fraser Minten Scores His First NHL Goal and It's a Beauty

MORE STORIES