Who should be no1 in 2025?
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Mathieukferland
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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
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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.
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
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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.
Hagens is close, but I just like Schaefer more here.
Briser la glace
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I love them all, but I'd go with Schaefer as of today, especially considering his age and runway in front of him.
Castle8130
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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
Schaefer #1
Hagens #2
Martone #3
Frondell #4
Misa #5
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
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
Pavel Buchnevich
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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.
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
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Definitely disagree about Misa’s hockey sense. I’m curious what led you to that conclusion.
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frontsfan67
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Schaefer as of right now but has changed 3 times imo. Start was Hagens, then martone for a bit, now Schaefer.
Luigi Lemieux
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Schaefer or Hagens depending on who's picking 1st. SJ takes Schaefer, Montreal or Chicago takes Hagens.
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.
Frondel over Misa is insane, I think Misa has an outside shot to be in the top 2 he’s that good.
Castle8130
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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
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Briser la glace
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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.
theslatcher
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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?
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.
New to Swedish prospects, eh?
He's playing for a men's team in Sweden while the J20 play was to shake off rust. So of course he won't play at C. Swedish coaches gonna Swedish coach.
