Connor Bedard claims he'll be playing for free against Canucks

Chicago Blackhawks superstar in the making returns to his hometown team this weekend, playing against the Vancouver Canucks in beautiful Vancouver, BC.

Bedard, a lifelong Canucks fan who grew up on Vancouver's North Shore, admitted to Chicago media today that he'll have a ton of family and friends in the building on Saturday evening. In fact, Bedard had to buy so many tickets that he says he'll be 'paying to play for a night' on Saturday.

Check it out:

You know ticket prices are crazy when even NHL superstars are complaining lol.

In all seriousness, you just know that Bedard is licking his chops at the prospect of scoring in front off friends and family. Personally, I'd love to see it. Blackhawks fans don't have much to cheer for this season.