Connor McDavid is playing in the OHL with the league&rsquo ; s rare &ldquo ; exceptional status&rdquo ; exemption .
Connor McDavid is the youngest player in major junior hockey at age 15 .
Connor McDavid , the youngest player in major junior hockey at age 15 , is playing in the OHL with the league&rsquo ; s rare &ldquo ; exceptional status&rdquo ; exemption .