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

[MateORome]

They were both looked at as potentially generational their first CHL season, and then the consensus shifted to they are very good, but not generational.

Exactly. At 15, they were Franchise Medium (for Wright) and Franchise High (for Bedard) prospects for me. At 18, I see them as Elite Medium and Elite High prospects.

Currently, Bedard is a prospect similar to J. Hughes. Wright was selected 4 despite low competition. That's makes me cautious about Misa, McKinnon, Roobroek, Kosick, etc...

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Exactly. At 15, they were Franchise Medium (for Wright) and Franchise High (for Bedard) prospects for me. At 18, I see them as Elite Medium and Elite High prospects.

Currently, Bedard is a prospect similar to J. Hughes. Wright was selected 4 despite low competition. That's makes me cautious about Misa, McKinnon, Roobroek, Kosick, etc...

What are you talking about?

Who the hell ranks prospects by saying “Eite Medium”

Jesis Christ….

 

[MateORome]

What are you talking about?

Who the hell ranks prospects by saying “Eite Medium”

Jesis Christ….

I'm talking about my assessment of the potential of Wright and Bedard

 

[GermanSpitfire]

I'm talking about my assessment of the potential of Wright and Bedard

What does that even mean? “Bedard has High Elite Potential”

You’re not going to be taken serious by saying that…

What don’t you like about Bedard’s game? Or Misa‘s that you felt the need to create an account recently and let your opinion be known in this thread?

Maybe the problem isn’t with these players, maybe it‘s on you for setting your expectations too high.

 

[Mercedes Benn]

What does that even mean? “Bedard has High Elite Potential”

You’re not going to be taken serious by saying that…

What don’t you like about Bedard’s game? Or Misa‘s that you felt the need to create an account recently and let your opinion be known in this thread?

Maybe the problem isn’t with these players, maybe it‘s on you for setting your expectations too high.

He’s using the awful EA sports NHL games potential grading system… which basically means he should be taken with a grain of salt.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

He’s using the awful EA sports NHL games potential grading system… which basically means he should be taken with a grain of salt.

 

[MateORome]

What does that even mean? “Bedard has High Elite Potential”

You’re not going to be taken serious by saying that…

What don’t you like about Bedard’s game? Or Misa‘s that you felt the need to create an account recently and let your opinion be known in this thread?

Maybe the problem isn’t with these players, maybe it‘s on you for setting your expectations too high.

There is nothing demeaning in comparing Bedard as a player with similar talent to Jack Hughes. However, he is clearly not a player of the same caliber as McDavid as I had hoped. Currently, I even hesitate with Fantilli as n°1.

EA Sports categories are just one measurement index. If you have a better way to level player potential, I'm listening.

Elite High: Biggest talent in his draft class
Franchise High: biggest talent of his decade of birth

 

[GermanSpitfire]

There is nothing demeaning in comparing Bedard as a player with similar talent to Jack Hughes. However, he is clearly not a player of the same caliber as McDavid as I had hoped. Currently, I even hesitate with Fantilli as n°1.

EA Sports categories are just one measurement index. If you have a better way to level player potential, I'm listening.

Elite High: Biggest talent in his draft class
Franchise High: biggest talent of his decade of birth

I appriciate the discourse - but I am done here lol

 

[MateORome]

I appriciate the discourse - but I am done here lol

As already said, if you have a better idea I am ready to learn from you

 

[Peachkings1922]

Misa has had a very steady degree to his development so far this season. He is playing with confidence and maturity beyond his years. We try to see who his comparables are but he seems to just play his own game, style with all the potential and his acclimation into Junior has been kind so far. Hard work, good coaching and the right amount of quality TOI with good linemates, he could be 30+ goal range. 2 or so years his numbers will be scary on a Saginaw team ready to go for it all.

 

[kyle44]

You seem mad at my opinion. If I put it the other way, would you react the same way? I think not.

I personally don't think there is any value added to the discussion by repeating the same sentiments ad nauseum in either direction.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

EA Sports categories are just one measurement index.

No they are not

 

[wetcoast]

It's starting to shape up as the Hagens/Misa for #1 in the 25 draft but of course others might push their way into the conversation.

 

[Lavar Ball]

It's starting to shape up as the Hagens/Misa for #1 in the 25 draft but of course others might push their way into the conversation.

A bit of chirping last night

 

[Stewie Griffin]

It's starting to shape up as the Hagens/Misa for #1 in the 25 draft but of course others might push their way into the conversation.

21 was supposed to be Raty, 22 was supposed to be Wright/Lambert...we have a long way to go until draft day 2025.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

21 was supposed to be Raty, 22 was supposed to be Wright/Lambert...we have a long way to go until draft day 2025.

And when we get there - both these forwards will be top-5 picks.

 

[Lavar Ball]

Put up 2 goals in the first period and was all over the ice. Tried for the Michigan (failed) and set up his teammates with a few grade A chances they couldn't bury. He has looked really special in pretty much every viewing I have had so far. Will update post with goals when/if they are posted

 

[Artorius Horus T]

12 goals, 20 points in 15 games. Pretty good

 

[JiricekSaveUs]

Has a really nice shot. Will be interesting to see where his shit is in his draft season.

 

[Ryan Van Horne]

12 goals, 20 points in 15 games. Pretty good

I don't know where you're finding these stats, George, but keep posting them. They add great value to the thread.

 

[Mathieukferland]

I don't know where you're finding these stats, George, but keep posting them. They add great value to the thread.

Elitepropsects

 

[alko]

12 goals, 20 points in 15 games. Pretty good

Where is they "Next One" hype? Something is wrong.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Where is they "Next One" hype? Something is wrong.

The hype for the 2025 draft is going to James Hagens at the moment.

 

[Kingpin794]

Where is they "Next One" hype? Something is wrong.

What’s wrong at the moment? People’s obsession with “are they generational or all they just great” is weird.

He seems to be taking the opportunity given to him and running with it atm. That’s the important part.

 

[Mickey Marner]

Where is they "Next One" hype? Something is wrong.

There’s levels to this. Canada produces an elite center every couple years, but you have to be Crosby or McDavid to be the “Next One”.