Who should be no1 in 2025?

[MightyMik15]

Schaefer, Hagens,Misa or Martone should be no1 in 2025?

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[Mathieukferland]

Schaefer for me, but I think the three (Misa, Hagens, Schaefer) are close enough in value that it really will depend on the team that ends up first what they deem most pressing amongst 3 players equal in level

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

Schaefer is going to be the best player imo but may not go number 1

 

[Corso]

Martone is a winger that has size and skill but lacks the dynamic offensive abilities for a true number one.

Misa, great skater and can score but somewhat lacking in the hockey sense department and it's unlikely he will be a true center in the NHL. So, think of a potential high scoring winger that will need support. As a result, not a true 1OA pick.

Hagens, exceptional skating ability coupled with a high-level CPU (mucho hockey sense) that is able to drive a line. He can score as well as set up. Projects as a center in the next level. A legitimate 1OA pick.

Schaefer, outer worldly skating ability coupled with tremendous skill. Defensively responsible enough to be on a PK at the NHL level while being the man on the PP. Projected as a true number one Dman and a worthy 1OA pick

So, it's really between Hagens and Schaefer and most of us will have a pretty good indication by the February as to who will and deserves to go 1st overall.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Schaefer. Drives play extremely well from the back end, tall, elite skater, gets back to defend pretty damn well too.

Hagens is close, but I just like Schaefer more here.

 

[Briser la glace]

I love them all, but I'd go with Schaefer as of today, especially considering his age and runway in front of him.

 

[Castle8130]

I'll give you my take on what I think Bob Mckenzie's list looks like at the end of the year:

Schaefer #1

Hagens #2

Martone #3

Frondell #4

Misa #5

 

[Topcheese31]

1. Scheafer
2, Hagens
3, Misa
4, Martine

For me, clearly a top 4 this year. #5 could go anywere after this. Mcqueen, Hensler, Frondell seems to be the frint runner for the 5OA

 

[OSA]

1. Schaefer
2. Martone
3. Hagens
4. Misa

 

[Jacob]

I'll guess Misa, especially if it's Chicago picking 1st.

This class feels kinda like '02 where the players were close enough that organizational need wins out, or at least may be a tie-breaker.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Hagens.

Broke the U17 Worlds points record.

Broke the U18 Worlds points record.

Oh yeah, produces in full seasons too. Best PPG in USHL last year (and did it as a player who hadn’t even reached his draft year).

Most valuable position. Most proven player in the draft.

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

Martone is a winger that has size and skill but lacks the dynamic offensive abilities for a true number one.

Misa, great skater and can score but somewhat lacking in the hockey sense department and it's unlikely he will be a true center in the NHL. So, think of a potential high scoring winger that will need support. As a result, not a true 1OA pick.

Hagens, exceptional skating ability coupled with a high-level CPU (mucho hockey sense) that is able to drive a line. He can score as well as set up. Projects as a center in the next level. A legitimate 1OA pick.

Schaefer, outer worldly skating ability coupled with tremendous skill. Defensively responsible enough to be on a PK at the NHL level while being the man on the PP. Projected as a true number one Dman and a worthy 1OA pick

So, it's really between Hagens and Schaefer and most of us will have a pretty good indication by the February as to who will and deserves to go 1st overall.

Definitely disagree about Misa’s hockey sense. I’m curious what led you to that conclusion.

 

[Finster8]

Shaefer
Misa
Hagens
Martone

Let’s see what happens the rest of the year. Lots can change slumps, injuries and all out talent, looking forward to see, it will matter how they play in the NHL in the next 3 or4 seasons

 

[HuGort]

I'll give you my take on what I think Bob Mckenzie's list looks like at the end of the year:

Schaefer #1

Hagens #2

Martone #3

Frondell #4

Misa #5

Why so high on Frondell?

 

[frontsfan67]

Schaefer as of right now but has changed 3 times imo. Start was Hagens, then martone for a bit, now Schaefer.

 

[Forlan]

1. Schaefer
2. Misa
3. Hagens
4. Martone

 

[Luigi Lemieux]

Schaefer or Hagens depending on who's picking 1st. SJ takes Schaefer, Montreal or Chicago takes Hagens.

 

[HeadLiceHatty]

Schaefer will be a 1D, zero doubt, probably him. I’d say teams will lean Hagens because he’s a center but should be Schaefer.

I'll give you my take on what I think Bob Mckenzie's list looks like at the end of the year:

Schaefer #1

Hagens #2

Martone #3

Frondell #4

Misa #5

Frondel over Misa is insane, I think Misa has an outside shot to be in the top 2 he’s that good.

 

[Castle8130]

Why so high on Frondell?

I'm not particularly THAT high on Frondell.

This is what I think GMs think of him. Guys that are well connected like Mckegg, HockeyProspect, and Pronman have all been very high on him. Also Mckenzie had him top 5 in his preseason rankings. Frondell is a 6'2" great skating 200 foot center. Teams would love to have him. Similar reasons why guys like Barrett Hayton and Kotkaniemi have gone earlier than expected

 

[HuGort]

I'm not particularly THAT high on Frondell.

This is what I think GMs think of him. Guys that are well connected like Mckegg, HockeyProspect, and Pronman have all been very high on him. Also Mckenzie had him top 5 in his preseason rankings. Frondell is a 6'2" great skating 200 foot center. Teams would love to have him. Similar reasons why guys like Barrett Hayton and Kotkaniemi have gone earlier than expected

Looks like some of Holtz in him why I asked. Hope Habs don't pick him

 

[Briser la glace]

I'm not particularly THAT high on Frondell.

This is what I think GMs think of him. Guys that are well connected like Mckegg, HockeyProspect, and Pronman have all been very high on him. Also Mckenzie had him top 5 in his preseason rankings. Frondell is a 6'2" great skating 200 foot center. Teams would love to have him. Similar reasons why guys like Barrett Hayton and Kotkaniemi have gone earlier than expected

This makes sense, and I also believe he will get drafted higher than we think.

However.. what seems to improve his draft stock is the fact he is a center. But is he a center? I mean... He hasn't play center at all this season in the J20 and Alls. Anyone knows why?

	Opponent	FACEOFFS TOTAL	Faceoffs in DZ	Faceoffs in NZ	Faceoffs in OZ
2024-11-29	vs Sodertalje SK	0	0	0	0
2024-11-27	@ Ostersunds IK	0	0	0	0
2024-11-24	vs Almtuna IS J20	0	0	0	0
2024-11-15	vs IK Oskarshamn	0	0	0	0
2024-11-13	@ Kalmar HC	0	0	0	0
2024-11-10	@ Czechia U18	16	6	5	5
2024-11-08	vs Switzerland U18	14	2	7	5
2024-11-07	@ USA U18	16	7	5	4
2024-11-06	@ Finland U18	8	4	2	2
2024-11-03	@ Mora IK U20	2	1	0	1
2024-11-02	@ Leksands IF U20	0	0	0	0
2024-11-01	@ Leksands IF U20	0	0	0	0
2024-10-27	vs Leksands IF U20	0	0	0	0
2024-10-26	vs Mora IK U20	0	0	0	0
2024-10-25	vs Mora IK U20	1	0	0	1
2024-10-19	vs AIK U20	0	0	0	0
2024-10-16	@ AIK IF	0	0	0	0
2024-10-15	@ Brynas IF U20	0	0	0	0
2024-10-12	@ Almtuna IS J20	0	0	0	0
2024-10-11	vs Kalmar HC	0	0	0	0
2024-10-09	@ Sodertalje SK	0	0	0	0
2024-08-28	vs Switzerland U20	0	0	0	0
2024-08-27	@ Finland U20	2	0	0	2
2024-08-14	@ Vasteras IK	0	0	0	0

EDIT: I just find it odd that many people doubt Misa is a center when he's been playing center the whole season and plays like a center, but on the other hand we all assume Frondell is a center while he hasn't played center this season.