Connor Bedard is one of the best young players in the game, but he recently opened up about something he absolutely hates about being an NHL player. Connor Bedard has been among the most exciting names to grace Canadian hockey since he was 12 years old. Going up the Junior ranks via the Regina Pats, starring with Team Canada's World Juniors squad, quickly escalated him to top prospect status. His abilities and talent got him the nod as the No. 1 pick overall in the 2023 NHL Draft. Since then, he's shown that he can handle the NHL, and the Blackhawks hope that he will be a cornerstone of their franchise for years to come. Bedard is a prospect with immense history and reputation, which means the NHL has been very keen on projecting him as the future superstar. <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl/news/connor-bedard-lands-new-sponsorship-deal-for-competitor-to-nhl-official-sponsor' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>This places additional pressure on Bedard to highlight himself in the limelight</a> on and off the ice. Bedard recently joined superstars like Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby, and Auston Matthews in one of the more popular NHL commercials. The ad featuring the league's brightest talents was very well-received by the fans and marked the league's drive toward illuminating their biggest and brightest stars. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/Pellegrinoap50/status/1843674718198739109'> </a></blockquote></div> When the commercial wrapped with the line, The next golden generation is here, many assumed Bedard was going to be over the moon with exposure like that. The thing is, since it came out, Bedard has basically told anyone who would listen that the media side of his career isn't his favorite part about being a pro. Despite all the hype that came with it, <a href='https://athlonsports.com/nhl/chicago-blackhawks/blackhawks-connor-bedard-reveals-least-favorite-part-nhl' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Bedard would later admit he finds the promotional aspects the most boring part</a> of the job. It was fine. It was in Vegas (during the player media tour), we were just going station to station. But it turned out really well, I think. People enjoyed it. I think the NHL is doing a lot of stuff like that, trying to promote us off the ice, as well, a little bit. I think they did a good job, Bedard said. It's not fun, really. But it's part of it. It's not what I love to do. If I did, I'd be an actor. But I'm a hockey player. It's not my No. 1 thing, but it's fine. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/UKhoops1_BBN/status/1854208024279175297'> </a></blockquote></div> With stardom comes more media attention, and that will only continue to grow as long as Bedard remains at the top of his game in the NHL. As Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin near retirement, Bedard will be called upon to be more in the limelight, a mantle he will need to wear. While Connor Bedard's on-ice natural talent has secured him as a future star, adapting to the media expectations is part of that journey. He will have to make a balance as he grows into the role between his love of hockey and the added responsibilities of being one of the faces of the NHL.