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EPISODE · Jul 1, 2025 · 38 MIN

The CHL leads all leagues at the NHL draft, but will that last?

from The OHL Podcast · host Mike Farwell

As expected, the OHL had a dominant showing at the NHL draft, with five of the first eight selections coming from the league and an overall showing that was the best the OHL has had in almost a decade. Farwell and Dan break it down and also clean a few other things out of the notebook as we head into summer, including the trade of a two-time OHL champion and a new market to emerge as a Memorial Cup bidder. Plus, just for fun in our final episode of the 2025/26 season, we make it a family affair with an appearance from Dan's older brother (who also happens to be an old friend of Farwell's). Matt Meagher makes his home in Ottawa and brings us a fan's perspective of the new arena that will be built and how strong the 67's brand remains in the nation's capital. We might pop up from time to time over the summer if news warrants an appearance, and we're always willing to talk junior hockey via email at [email protected]. In the meantime, don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review or comment! It all helps to maintain our momentum as we look forward to a late-summer return ahead of the next OHL season. Thanks for your loyalty in helping us become the top junior hockey podcast in Ontario! Enjoy the summer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The NHL draft went as expected relative to the number of OHL players who were selected, but the changing landscape with the NCAA leaves the future an open-ended question. Plus, another contender emerges with hopes of hosting the 2027 Memorial Cup.

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