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Tweet TORONTO -- Just because the Edmonton Oilers were the first team to get a shot at Red Deers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins in the interviewing stage of the NHL Scouting Combine doesnt necessarily mean its a foregone conclusion hell be the first overall pick in next months Entry Draft. Randall Cobb Womens Jersey . But it is interesting to note that the Oilers do, indeed, own the No. 1 pick. "Edmonton was the first team to interview me (on Wednesday), and it went really well," Nugent-Hopkins, NHL Central Scoutings No. 1-rated North American skater, told NHL.com. "I got a good feeling from them and Im starting to feel more comfortable around them now because Ive had a couple of interviews with them, so its been going pretty well. Im looking forward to draft day." The 18-year-old from Burnaby, B.C., led Red Deer and finished tied for third in the Western Hockey League scoring race with 106 points in 69 games during the regular season. His 75 assists led all WHL players. 2011 NHL ENTRY DRAFT COMBINE Oilers see lots to like in draft Adam Kimelman - NHL.com Staff Writer Picking first in the Entry Draft for the second year in a row, Edmonton General Manager Steve Tambellini also has two more picks out of the first 31 selections and hopes to continue his rebuilding of the organization. READ MORE › FINAL RANKINGS: NORTH AMERICAN: Skaters | Goalies INTERNATIONAL: Skaters | Goalies FEATURED STORIES: Combine may decide which Gibson gets picked first Tallon eager to add more pieces to young core Combines opening day a hectic one for prospects McGuires absence felt at Scouting Combine Bieksa shows that the college route works ALL 2011 NHL ENTRY DRAFT STORIES › Nugent-Hopkins, who had a total of 14 interviews over two days and will be among the first of eight players to undergo the fitness examination on Friday at 8:30 a.m. ET, feels hes ready to make the jump to the NHL despite the fact some doubt he possesses the size and strength to do so. "Ive been asked that question quite a lot, and I think Im ready to play (in the NHL)," the 6-foot, 164-pound center he told reporters during a media gathering at the Westin Bristol Place. "Ive taken some big strides this year and I think I put on five pounds since the end of the season and I feel I can put 5 or 10 more pounds on. If I do, Ill be ready to make the jump. "I know thats the area I need to improve on the most, and Im really going to work on that this summer." Nugent-Hopkins earned the Jack Links Canadian Hockey League Top Prospect of the Year Award this season, finishing ahead of No. 2-rated North American Gabriel Landeskog of the Kitchener Rangers and No. 6 Sean Couturier of the Drummondville Voltigeurs in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. When asked if hes anxious heading into the fitness portion of the Combine, Nugent-Hopkins smiled. "Im not a big bench press guy, as you could probably tell, but the VO2 and Wingate (bike tests) are going to be the toughest, definitely," he said. "My teammate in Red Deer (Alexander Petrovic) was drafted last year (Florida, second round, No.36) and he went through everything and helped me with the process. He just told me to be myself and have some fun with it … you only go through it once." After going through so much this season, would it at all be disappointing if he wasnt selected No. 1 at the Entry Draft on June 24 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn.? "Im not going to dwell on things too much because a couple of teams might come visit me in Red Deer when I return home," he said. "Ill be nervous (at the Draft) but Im going to have fun. There is some added pressure (as the No. 1-ranked player), but I was young when I was drafted first overall by Red Deer in the WHL draft (in 2008) so Im a little used to it. I know (the NHL) is a bigger stage, but I kind of got a feel for it now." In three seasons with Red Deer, Nugent-Hopkins has produced 57 goals and 177 points in 141 games. "Whether I go back to juniors or remain in the NHL, I think Ill benefit either way," Nugent-Hopkins said. "I mean, if I do make the NHL, then Ill learn a lot there from the older guys. 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Roger Federer of Switzerland serves to Chinese Taipeis Lu Yen-hsun during their Wimbledon tennis championships in London, June 22, 2009. [Agencies] In his first match since winning the French Open, Federer failed to convert his first four break-point chances, then lost serve to trail 3-2. But he immediately broke back, broke again in the final game of the opening set and dominated from there. Im very happy with my first round, Federer said. I thought it was a very solid performance. Seeking his sixth Wimbledon title, Federer won for the 41st time in his past 42 matches at the All England Club. The lone loss came in last years final to Rafael Nadal, a match hailed by some as the sports best ever. The tournament began in cloudy but dry weather. When it rains, the translucent roof on the 87-year-old stadium will be closed so play can continue. I guess the moment will come that Ill play indoors here, Federer said. But you dont really hope for it during the match. 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Kind of a little bit more modern look - a bit more military jacket this time, but obviously staying true to Wimbledon with the white colors, Federer said. I hope people like it. By the time the match started, Federer had stripped down to shorts and a short-sleeve shirt. He was assigned to play the first match on Centre Court after defending champion Nadal withdrew Friday because of sore knees. Rafa deserves it obviously more than I do this year, Federer said. But somebody had to do it, so Im very happy that they chose me. It gets your heart beating, thats for sure. After being broken early, Federer held every service game. He finished with 10 unforced errors and hit 42 winners from all over the court. One winner was a running backhand from several steps beyond the sideline, which he ripped up the line into the corner to win the point. It was a spectacular shot even by Federers standards, and the stoic Swiss celebrated with a raised fist as the crowd roared. ' ' '
