Being one of the youngest stars in the league, it's no surprise that Bedard's drawing extra attention from opponents. They see his talent and potential, but they also see his age as a vulnerability. And unfortunately, that means he's getting targeted with aggressive play.
Yet let's not count Bedard out just yet. The kid has resilience in spades, and if anyone can bounce back from a rough patch like this, it's him. So, here's to hoping Bedard can shake off these hits, keep his head up, and continue to show the league what he's made of.