All eyes were on the most promising prospect since at least Sidney Crosby. Connor Mcdavid did not disappoint, producing at over 2.5 points per game. His ability to take over a game is unmatched by his peers.

The scoring race came down to the wire, and it happened to be between two draft eligible players. Dylan Strome offered a sensational performance to clinch the title in the last game of the season, vs Niagara. Mitch Marner finished a close second, actually producing at a slightly greater pace than Strome.

Now it is time to look ahead to the playoffs. I will go over each series, what to look for, players to watch, and predict the outcome.

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West

(1) Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds vs (8) Saginaw Spirit

Saginaw is not a bad team, they have good young goaltending and play hard, but the Greyhounds are an absolute powerhouse. Their depth up front is unmatched, to the point that their third line would be a first line in a lot of CHL teams. In Deangelo and Nurse, they get the best offensive defenceman and one of the best all situation defender in the OHL.

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I should start by introducing myself.

I am an independent hockey scout, based out of St. Catharines, Ontario. From a young age, I have had a passion for hockey, which never went away. I have always appreciated the sport, whether it is at the professional or amateur level. The management aspect of the sport has always been just as interesting as the games themselves.

I am currently studying Sport Management at Brock University. I previously aspired to a career in policing and graduated from the Police Foundations program at St-Lawrence College. After being unsuccessful in my attempts to begin a career in the field, I decided to follow my passion and begin making my mark in the hockey community.

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