aron Ekblad made history in 2011 when he was granted Exceptional Status to enter the OHL a year early. This early interview reveals the maturity and mindset that helped him become a first-overall NHL pick and Calder Trophy winner. Hear how he prepared for the challenge and the NHL players he looked up to. 

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 ecorded during the 2015 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, this conversation with Connor McDavid captures him at the height of his draft year — focused, humble, and already showing the leadership that would make him the NHL’s top pick. Hear how he approached the spotlight, handled expectations, and stayed grounded along the way. 

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 Before becoming a top-pair NHL defenseman, Jakob Chychrun was the No. 1 pick in the 2014 OHL Draft. In this interview recorded on draft day, he talks about growing up in a hockey family, the excitement of joining the Sarnia Sting, and what he wanted to prove in junior hockey. A fascinating glimpse into a young player on the rise. 

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