In a recent press conference, Richardson explained why he doesn't send Bedard when his team is protecting a lead at the end of games.
This is what he said:
"When they're close and we have the lead, I think we've been using guys like Dickinson's line and Tyler Johnson's and Kershev's, guys like that, that have a little more experience to play in a five on six situation at this level. So he's not going to be probably a part of that equation yet.
But, you know, he's a great player and he's got a good eye hand coordination with stick abilities that at some point we'd like him to be involved in that, but right now, that probably plays into ice time as well at the end of the game."
As he gets more experience, Bedard's role will change, and he'll certainly be on the ice for most of the important moments.
Do you think Bedard will win a Stanley Cup before McDavid?