Connor Bedard’s frustrations have been evident of late during another tough season for the Chicago Blackhawks. Interim head coach Anders Sorensen, however, believes they are a natural part of his development.

Sorensen went as far as to compare Bedard’s recent struggles to those of Sidney Crosby early in his career while assessing the recent misconduct penalties called on the Blackhawks phenom.

The coach made sure to emphasize that elite players often go through similar growing pains as they get accustomed to the professional game.

“Overall, I think he’s very mature for being 19, especially with the amount of spotlight that’s on him constantly,” Sorensen said, per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times. “I remember Sidney Crosby went through a lot of that. I remember Peter Forsberg came into the league mild-mannered off the ice, but on the ice, it happens, right?

”They want to win. They want to be successful.”

Bedard’s frustrations have been noticeable, particularly during the Blackhawks’ four-game road trip ending Saturday, where he registered just one assist and a minus-four rating.

The second-year forward received 10-minute misconducts in consecutive games—first in San Jose for arguing with officials and then in Vancouver for engaging in a late-game scrum.

Crosby also had his share of run-ins with officials early in his career, often voicing his displeasure in games before learning how to manage his emotions and turning into one of the greatest NHL players ever.

The Blackhawks have struggled mightily, losing five straight games including Tuesday’s 6-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken, and sitting second-to-last in the NHL standings.

Bedard’s production has also dipped, with just four points in his last 13 games and a total outcome of 53 points in 68 games this season.