F Michael Misa - Saginaw Spirit, OHL (2025 Draft)

[peconcan]

I think he's a very good player, but not exceptional. It's another Hockey Canada attempt at serving as the recruiting body for the CHL. which it should not be doing.

Jack Hughes heading to NTDP after being denied probably played a decent factor in their decision

 

[wetcoast]

Too bad there aren't any good programs in the lottery this year. Good step up for his development though.

If he is truly exceptional then it won't matter though right?

 

[wetcoast]

I think he's a very good player, but not exceptional. It's another Hockey Canada attempt at serving as the recruiting body for the CHL. which it should not be doing.

I guess time will tell but there is also pressure to not lose star players to other programs outside of the CHL as well.

 

[scoutman1]

I guess time will tell but there is also pressure to not lose star players to other programs outside of the CHL as well.

agreed...the OHL i think has the Jack Hughes on their mind when he went NTDP route when the OHL could have had him.

 

[Bubbles]

I guess time will tell but there is also pressure to not lose star players to other programs outside of the CHL as well.

Seems very much the situation here, there were rumours that the Steel were more than willing to have him.

Celebrini also chose the USHL over the WHL recently.

 

[wetcoast]

Seems very much the situation here, there were rumours that the Steel were more than willing to have him.

Celebrini also chose the USHL over the WHL recently.

I guess Celebrini won't be going to Seattle then?

The Steel seem to be a super team in the USHL.

 

[Bubbles]

I guess Celebrini won't be going to Seattle then?

The Steel seem to be a super team in the USHL.

Yep, signed earlier this week.

 

[Bubbles]

The Saginaw Spirit selected 15-year-old forward Michael Misa on Thursday with the first pick in Ontario Hockey League draft.

Michael Misa, 15, goes first overall in OHL Draft - TSN.ca

At least he's in Canada and not with the Chicago Steel.

 

[bcspragu]

At least he's in Canada and not with the Chicago Steel.

Saginaw is in the USA though . I get what you mean

 

[Chadstudsky]

USHL got stricter after DeAngelo played at 15 and got injured.

How physically developed was he?

For example, my older brother was 6ft 200 lbs (obviously with some pudge) with a full beard at 13. At 14 in Bantam I was 6ft 180lbs, only made AA due to my size, I handle the puck like a grenade. My brother wasn't into sports, preferred the guitar to get laid, but I think that size should factor in. If you're 13 and already a man, you should be able to play junior if you're good enough IMO

 

[CapSpace]

How physically developed was he?

For example, my older brother was 6ft 200 lbs (obviously with some pudge) with a full beard at 13. At 14 in Bantam I was 6ft 180lbs, only made AA due to my size, I handle the puck like a grenade. My brother wasn't into sports, preferred the guitar to get laid, but I think that size should factor in. If you're 13 and already a man, you should be able to play junior if you're good enough IMO

Meanwhile I had to wait to be 21 to hit 200lbs, starting from a 135lbs cornerback at 15 yo to end linebacker in football. People have such different physical development curves, many crap shots in hockey drafts compared to the NFL where boys are all men.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

In the OHL (preseason) debut
vs Bulldogs

0+2 (both assists were primary)
3 sog
7/10 at face-offs


Hamilton had these players among their line up tonight :
Avery Hayes, Logan Morrison, Gavin White, Jorian Donovan,
Cole Brown. Patrick Thomas + 4 others players who had some
games last season for them also

 

[Belloco]

I think so too, but I think it was above all age that played a part.

Misa was very close to being eligible. Roobroeck is 7 months younger.

2 exceptional players in the same league in the same year was too much for CHL.

Anyway, I think we should stop with these models of closed leagues and adopt the European model with sports structures that can raise and lower young players in category when they want.

We should also develop senior regional leagues to prevent talents from wasting their time in the junior leagues and also improve the living environment of professional players who have to travel from one end of the continent to the other. This involves dissolving the ECHL to promote the development of 6 regional pro leagues.

 

[wetcoast]

I think so too, but I think it was above all age that played a part.

Misa was very close to being eligible. Roobroeck is 7 months younger.

2 exceptional players in the same league in the same year was too much for CHL.

Anyway, I think we should stop with these models of closed leagues and adopt the European model with sports structures that can raise and lower young players in category when they want.

We should also develop senior regional leagues to prevent talents from wasting their time in the junior leagues and also improve the living environment of professional players who have to travel from one end of the continent to the other. This involves dissolving the ECHL to promote the development of 6 regional pro leagues.

While I don't disagree with you that's alot of moving parts involving alot of different people with different agendas so extremely unlikely to happen.

 

[TheDoldrums]

 

[Peachkings1922]

Misa has GP-3 G-0 A-4 Pt-4 not to shabby in good first few games.

 

[austin63867]

I'll admit I wasn't too high on Misa compared to a few higher end prospects but he's proving me wrong

 

[grentthealien]

What’s his skating and overall speed looked like in those games? Like most I wasn’t publicly aware of this player until the OHL cup Performance but all of the news articles I read at the time praised his speed.

 

[Stewie Griffin]

What’s his skating and overall speed looked like in those games? Like most I wasn’t publicly aware of this player until the OHL cup Performance but all of the news articles I read at the time praised his speed.

Wait a month and you'll be able to catch his OHL games/highlights.

I'm interested to see his physical growth. He's 5'10 right now but doesn't turn 16 until February.

 

[bcspragu]

Wait a month and you'll be able to catch his OHL games/highlights.

I'm interested to see his physical growth. He's 5'10 right now but doesn't turn 16 until February.

I saw the Spirits Blue and White game at camp, and Im honestly surprised at how big he looked. I expected a twig. Saginaw has him listed at 5-11 160 after thier pre season measurements. Hell put on weight though being young.

 

[Lavar Ball]

First OHL goal in his debut vs Guelph

 

[Lavar Ball]

Another for Misa, this one on the PP

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Have yourself a game Mr.Exceptional Status.

 

[LiveLongandProspal]

 

[Artorius Horus T]

2 goal debut. Nice