With Guelph and London appearing ready to go toe-to-toe and Sarnia and the Soo off to hot starts, the OHL's Western Conference seems to have its share of contenders. And it's only October. Sure, it's early, but does anyone want to step up in the East? We're still waiting. Meantime, the league is still waiting for ticket sales to pick up in Cornwall and the lukewarm response to the Seaway Shootout to date is throwing cold water on hopes of a return of the Royals. And as always, your weekly Wraparound takes a look at each market and Farwell and Dan have a Prospect of the Week.

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We're back after an extended summer and we're too humble to say we're back better than ever, but we're definitely raring to go and we bring some sharp analysis to our first episode of the season (and Dan brings some sharp wit). Since it's a little late to get into full-blown predictions, we tell you who we like the most, the least, and just a little bit in each conference. Trust us, the answers will prove that we're not just looking at the early standings when sticking out our necks. Plus, your weekly Wraparound takes a look at every market, we highlight our Prospects of the Week, and we dive into the many impacts of the Tanner Adams trade that may have put the OHL in the spotlight for the wrong reasons.

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The NHL draft was as bad as the OHL draft was good two weeks earlier. Maybe the OHL could offer the NHL some pointers? The disaster that was the production of one of the NHL's biggest moments, it was a big draft for the OHL with a near-record 47 players selected. Farwell and Dan have a slightly different take on the numbers, but there's no denying the OHL's showing.

Also this week, the NHL's signing window opens wider for CHL players, bringing it in line with the NCAA window. An email reminds us of the different paths players can take through the U18 draft, and Drew Bannister is back in the Soo. Plenty to discuss as we head into summer break, and plenty to think about over the off-season.

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