Otters' McDavid not your average 16-year-old

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For most Ontario Hockey League players, 16 is the age at when you may first enter the league. The majority of 16-year-olds are bit players on a much larger stage than what they’ve been accustomed to. They are growing into the league by paying their dues in practice, and learning from those older than them.



But most 16-year-olds aren’t Connor McDavid.

McDavid entered the OHL last season as a 15-year-old, having been granted exceptional player status. And he and the league seemed to fit hand in glove. Last year, McDavid was named the OHL’s Rookie of the Year after a campaign that saw him perform at just over a point-per-game pace, with 66 points in 63 games, including 25 goals.… read more



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Lot kids went other direction some have had very little if any opportunity.

How do we know if this is the cream rising to the top!

Saw Connors 1st game in OHL last year against ice dogs, place was packed and out of no where in last 5 minutes maybe last 2 minutes someone yelled out to coach. You going to leave him on until he scores give me a break coach.

How does a scout manage TOI...?

Good kid well trained seems to have come into his own, just not sure odds of success/failure were tipped.