Interview With NHL Prospect Taylor Hall ft. Melissa Hashemian

Andrew: Do you have any goals or achievements you hope to accomplish throughout your career?

Taylor Hall: I can't really say because I don't know how my career's going to turn out, but eventually down the road this year I want to win a Memorial Cup or something like that, but later in my career I'd love to win the Stanley Cup. That'd be an unbelievable experience and it's probably every kid's dream as soon as they start playing hockey to win the cup, and if I could do that, that'd be great.

Mel: Well, I've actually seen some of your goals and I can't help but notice the type of reaction you kinda have when you score. You seem very excited, very flamboyant, and from what I've seen you look pretty intense on the ice. Do you see yourself as that in-your-face type of player, like do you try to get under the oposition's skin?

Taylor Hall: Not at all. I don't do that stuff on the ice, but like I said, I love to score goals. I don't think there's anything wrong with celebrating, you see Ovechkin and how he reacted and that just shows the passion.

Mel: It's funny that you mentioned Ovechkin. Not everyone is an Ovechkin admirer, and it's funny how when I saw your videos and goals it kinda reminded me of Ovechkin, but in Wcase you didn't like him, I didn't want to offend you in any particular way.

Taylor Hall: Nah, how can you not like Ovechkin? He's the best player in the league right now. Don Cherry's getting on him for celebrating, but when you score you should be happy and that's all that matters.

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