Connor Bedard explains decision not to play for Team Canada at World Championship

Connor Bedard didn’t want to jump into a decision after the NHL season on whether he’d play for Team Canada at the upcoming World Championship in Switzerland.His initial instinct is always to play more hockey. But after missing time this season with an injured shoulder, Bedard understood he owed it to himself and the Chicago Blackhawks to do what was best for next season. It’s what ultimately drove his recent decision to decline Canada’s offer to play in the international tournament and focus on getting his shoulder to where it needs to be for next season.Advertisement