Interview With NHL Prospect Taylor Hall ft. Melissa Hashemian

Not too long ago everyone was getting very excited over Steve Stamkos. He was a young prospect that had displayed great promise and was set to be drafted first overall. However, despite all the talk about Stamkos, there was a small whisper being heard.

John Tavares wasn't eligible to be drafted that year, but his name could still be heard among the lips of some hockey analysts.

Around the same time today, we have that player on our minds, John Tavares. Just like for Steve Stamkos, there's a lot of excitement built around him, and he's also set up to be drafted first overall in the upcoming draft.

Sorry to disappoint you, but this article isn't about how good Tavares is or how overrated he is.

This is about the Tavares of last year, Taylor Hall.

Just like Stamkos and Tavares, Taylor Hall is set to be drafted first overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

Taylor Hall finished the 2008-2009 season ranked 6th in points in the OHL with a total of 90 points in 63 games, two points behind high-ranked prospect Cody Hodsgon. If you're hoping to hear more about Hall, I'm sorry to disappoint you once again

As heard on Leafs This Week...

Mel: Hey everyone, I'm here with my co-host Andrew, how are you today Andrew?

Andrew: I'm great, how about you?

Mel: I'm good. We're being joined by Taylor Hall. He's set to be drafted first overall int he 2010 NHL Entry Draft, and he currently plays for the Windsor Spitfires. Taylor, how are you?

Taylor Hall: Pretty good, you?

Mel: I'm not bad. So just as an ice breaker, you know, you're seventeen, you're a good looking kid I have to admit, you've been getting a lot of attention lately, so I was curious; how's your love life been?

Taylor Hall: Good I guess. I had a girlfriend for a while, but nothing really serious.

Mel: Okay, that was just my ice breaker little question. I believe Andrew has his first question for you.

Andrew: Yup. Let's get to know you a little better; tell us about where you grew up and a little about your early life.

Taylor Hall: I grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and I moved to Kingston when I was thirteen and lived there ever since. Whenever I go back to Kingston it means a lot to me because that's where all my friends are.

Mel: Okay, so everyone has role models growing up; who was your favourite team or even player?

Taylor Hall: Well, growing up it was the flames; I always loved watching them play. Right now it's probably Sydney Crosby, because he's one of the best players in the NHL and he's a good role model.

Mel: Do you still follow Calgary games?

Taylor Hall: Not really, it's pretty hard. I have a very busy schedule, I just watch hockey whenever I can, I don't really follow the flames anymore, they were my childhood favourite team.

Mel: Okay, that's good. My favourite team is Toronto because I live in Toronto i guess.

Taylor Hall: Yeah, I don't really have a favourite team anymore. Everyone here cheers for Detroit, so that's who I cheer for now.

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