C Connor McDavid - Erie Otters, OHL (2015 Draft)

[scoutman1]

What year is Nathan Noel and is he going to the Q next year?

Noel is like McDavid a 97 but I do not think he is even applying for special exception stataus, I know Luc Deschesne was going to apply for it and also Jeremy Roy I heard was also going to or thinking about applying but not as easy in the QMJHL as the OHL to get special exception...they said no to Sidney Crosby lol, still not sure why.

 

[Granlund2Pulkkinen*]

Noel is like McDavid a 97 but I do not think he is even applying for special exception stataus, I know Luc Deschesne was going to apply for it and also Jeremy Roy I heard was also going to or thinking about applying but not as easy in the QMJHL as the OHL to get special exception...they said no to Sidney Crosby lol, still not sure why.

Sounds like pride/tradition. So will he stay at SSM for another season?

Where are Deschesne and Roy playing right now btw?

 

[Leviathan]

perhaps the motto for whatever teams are near the bottom will be "Play S@#t for McDavid"

 

[Granlund2Pulkkinen*]

perhaps the motto for whatever teams are near the bottom will be "Play S@#t for McDavid"

wut.

 

[Garyboy]

perhaps the motto for whatever teams are near the bottom will be "Play S@#t for McDavid"

Erie has the firs pick overall.

 

[Pick Six]

Noel is like McDavid a 97 but I do not think he is even applying for special exception stataus, I know Luc Deschesne was going to apply for it and also Jeremy Roy I heard was also going to or thinking about applying but not as easy in the QMJHL as the OHL to get special exception...they said no to Sidney Crosby lol, still not sure why.

Not sure what you mean by this, players must apply to Hockey Canada, not the QMJHL, OHL or WHL. Is there a link that shows Crosby applied for exceptional status in 2002?

 

[jfb392]

Not sure what you mean by this, players must apply to Hockey Canada, not the QMJHL, OHL or WHL. Is there a link that shows Crosby applied for exceptional status in 2002?

The Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) tried to get a hometown exemption for Crosby so he could play major junior last fall but the attempt failed, which is probably just as good -- 14 is kind of young to be playing in that league. Crosby appears to have never shaved.

http://ushr.com/news/20020601

 

[Pick Six]

http://ushr.com/news/20020601

I have read that before. That seems like they were trying to work under the old rules where Spezza, Fata etc. were allowed to play for their hometown teams. That isn't the same thing as Exceptional Status.

 

[Tigers1992]

The exceptional status rule was made for John Tavares. He was the first one to apply.

Crosby applied under the old 'Jr A' rule. Different procedure, different rulings.

 

[bruinsfan46]

I hope he gets the status, it sounds like he's clearly good enough for it. It could work against him that Ekblad just got it this year and both guys to get exceptional status have been from the OHL but I hope it doesn't. Erie and Kingston could both get substantial help with McDavid and Ho-Sang.

 

[Tigers1992]

I hope he gets the status, it sounds like he's clearly good enough for it. It could work against him that Ekblad just got it this year and both guys to get exceptional status have been from the OHL but I hope it doesn't. Erie and Kingston could both get substantial help with McDavid and Ho-Sang.

McDavid has been approved by the application committee. Just now waiting for Hockey Canada to rubber stamp it. Could be announced tomorrow.

 

[DraftEligibleOHL]

McDavid has been approved by the application committee. Just now waiting for Hockey Canada to rubber stamp it. Could be announced tomorrow.

Came here to post this. Eat your heart out Erie. Enjoy.

 

[dtribe88]

oh boy oh boy oh boy

 

[habsrule4eva3089]

Next season will be quite the year, Mackinnon's draft year, Ho Sang and Virtanen's first year in junior and now with his exceptional status tag, Connor McDavid will be joining the latter two. Should be fun to follow, hopefully the kid has success.

 

[alko]

Connor McDavid - exceptional status

Another "The Next One"?

wwhat do you think? is he worth this exceptional status? Is he really such a big thing?

 

[Leaf Rocket]

dont think he is the next one but is it too early or too late for the guy getting the status

 

[Garyboy]

Another "The Next One"?

wwhat do you think? is he worth this exceptional status? Is he really such a big thing?

There's a thread devoted to him.

 

[BondraTime]

dont think he is the next one but is it too early or too late for the guy getting the status

Pretty sure he has already gotten the status from one of Hockey Canada or the OHL, and are just waiting on the other.

 

[MrFunnyWobbl]

Sounds like he's something else.

 

[scoutman1]

i don't think he is the next one....but I would put this guy on a level a little bit higher than a taylor hall or tyler seguin, I think he is a little above them at the same age.

 

[welcometothebigshow2]

What is his size like? Height and weight wise? How does his size and strength compare to other players?

 

[OHLFan8771]

What is his size like? Height and weight wise? How does his size and strength compare to other players?

He is listed at 5'11 170. He seems to have everything needed to play in the OHL next season. Everyone raves about his speed, play making abilities, and IQ on the ice.

 

[welcometothebigshow2]

Thank you Ottersfan, I have heard about his incredible hockey skills, but I was just wondering about size and strength.

 

[Granlund2Pulkkinen*]

What are his TM stats?

 

[AugustBurnsRed*]

Needs a better name.. Crosby and Ovechkin, replaced by McKinnon and McDavid.