With the season set to start in a few weeks, all eyes are turned to Chicago, where Connor Bedard's longly awaited NHL debut will happen. Not only the fans are eager to see him, other NHLers are also impatient. Such a talent joining the league not only elevates the game but also drives other players to get better and more competitive. Take Auston Matthews, for instance. In an interview ahead of tonight's game against the Buffalo Sabres, Matthews made a striking statement about Bedard's incoming NHL debut. <div align='center' style='padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;'><img src='https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/315981.webp' width='100%' border='0' alt='image' loading='lazy' defer /></div> <h3>Matthews' Bold Take on Bedard's NHL Debut</h3> When asked whether he believed Bedard might replicate his own feat of four goals in an NHL debut, Matthews said: <q>I'm sure he can get six.</q> Though there might've been a hint of jest in his comment, given Bedard's undeniable prowess, it's hard to rule out any possibility. Let's not forget: Bedard scored three goals in his first pre-season game. As the league's intensity and competition ramp up, we can't wait to see how this young star will handle the pace of the NHL. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/lukefoxjukebox/status/1707075491893567848'> </a></blockquote></div> As seen on Hockey Patrol - <a href='https://www.hockeypatrol.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/Auston-Matthews-Makes-a-Crazy-Prediction-for-Connor-Bedard' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Matthews Makes a Crazy Prediction for Bedard</a>