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Sam Walker
February 8, 2026 (2:09 PM)
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Connor Bedard has a new viral video, and it hits Chicago Blackhawks fans right in the heart.
It is the kind of clip that resets the noise around him in one moment.
The guy kept pushing, haggling for a signature, and Bedard clearly wanted no part of it.
That clip spread fast too, with people arguing about “rudeness” while others called it what it looked like, a scalper chasing inventory.
In that older video, the item in the fan’s hands was a 2023 Draft Preview magazine, not exactly a kid’s jersey for keeps.
Now the internet has a different angle, and it is hard not to smile watching it.
Bedard runs into a young fan, signs the jersey, and wraps the kid in a big hug like it is the most normal thing in the world.
The contrast is the whole story; Bedard does not hate fans, he hates being hustled.
He looks like a 20-year-old trying to protect the tiny pieces of his day that are not a public meet-and-greet.
Connor Bedard shows Chicago Blackhawks fans the difference
If you are a Hawks fan, you have probably felt that mix of pride and protectiveness watching strangers treat him like a walking collectible.
A kid meeting “his idol” is the part of hockey that still feels pure, and Bedard leaning into that matters.
It also fits who he has been between the whistles this season, all business, all pressure, and still showing up.
He leads Chicago scoring with 23-30-53, and the Blackhawks sit at 22-26-9, so every night comes with heat.
When your name is on every ticket and every camera, you learn quickly who wants a memory and who wants a flip.
Bedard is not obligated to sign anything on command, but moments like this show he is willing when it feels real.
The next time that “Bedard refused” clip pops back onto your feed, this hug is the answer.
And honestly, it is a pretty good reminder of what being a fan is supposed to look like.
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