Let's rewind a couple of years, following Connor Bedard's debut for the Chicago Blackhawks. Despite being lauded as a "generational talent," many were miffed at his lack of production for such a label: 61 points in 68 games, 67 points in 82 games. Immediate, somewhat emotional reactions were that he would be a bust and nowhere near the highest-rated prospect since Connor McDavid, as scouts made him out to be, especially after his historic World Juniors.
Many claimed he couldn't carry a line, given that he didn't drive the offense as expected and that his speed wasn't there.