Some additional context on Bedard's shots per game numbers, his power play time per game is down quite a bit from last season, which is definitely having an effect. But his even strength shot rate is down quite a bit and his quality of teammates is actually higher this season than last, so that should be a bit concerning for Chicago.
Oh yeah, good spot! Went back and checked Hockey Reference as they split out their rate metrics: 6 shots per 60 even-strength minutes this year vs. 8.3 last year are the numbers.
Some additional context on Bedard's shots per game numbers, his power play time per game is down quite a bit from last season, which is definitely having an effect. But his even strength shot rate is down quite a bit and his quality of teammates is actually higher this season than last, so that should be a bit concerning for Chicago.
Oh yeah, good spot! Went back and checked Hockey Reference as they split out their rate metrics: 6 shots per 60 even-strength minutes this year vs. 8.3 last year are the numbers.