Inside Scoop On Why Connor Bedard Didn't Put His Helmet For Warmups

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October 11, 2023 (3:31 PM)

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As you might have heard, Connor Bedard was fined by Gary Bettman and the NHL yesterday for not wearing a helmet during his rookie lap, alone with his rookie teammate Kevin Korchinski.

Both young players were fined $2,500 for not following this strict rule. However, we have details on why they acted this way. Yes, they were aware of the rule.

According to Korchinski, it was the team's veterans who told them not to wear helmets. A glory lap as a rookie happens only once in a career. We don't know if they paid the fine, but we know someone like Corey Perry surely chipped in.

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"They kept saying, 'You only get one rookie lap in your whole life, kids! Make the most of it!', so Connor and I did it."

When you think about it, for NHL players earning significant salaries, a $2,500 fine isn't much, even for a rookie. It was certainly worth it for the wonderful memories of that magical moment!

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