Ht/Wt: 6' 1"/185 lbs
Position: C
Team: Saginaw (OHL)

Michael Misa's Player Profile

Jason Bukala - Sportsnet - March 26th: "His defensive detail has been reliable. Like any offensive star who is still developing he has moments where he needs to keep his feet moving and lock on to his check sooner in his zone, but it’s not an area of weakness that concerns me."

Scott Wheeler - The Athletic - March 25th: "Misa is a beautiful skater with some quiet explosiveness and a real knack for weaving, cutting, turning and spinning in control of the puck to either shake defenders under pressure in the offensive or defensive zone or slip past them in transition with his speed and agility. He’s also a very smart player who makes his linemates better with his playmaking, vision and ability to execute while tightly covered."

Craig Button - TSN - March 25th: "I question myself for questioning him. All the evidence was there. All you need to do is continue to watch the progression and the progression is there. He’s been brilliant. He’s a hell of a player."

Smaht Scouting - March 23rd: "He reads the ice better than any other forward in this class, processing plays before they happen and staying a step ahead of the opposition. His processing speed matches his high pace of play, making him a uniquely special prospect. Much of the attention he’s been receiving this season is around his impressive goal-scoring ability."

Joseph Aleong - FC Hockey - March 9th: "Misa is a versatile and dangerous forward with elite agility and vision, complementing his high-end skating ability and impressive puck skills. He has taken a significant step forward in consistency and production this season."

Tony Ferrari - The Hockey News - February 28th: "Misa is among the most intelligent and methodical players in the draft class. His ability to leverage his brain at such a high pace makes him special. Although his goal-scoring has been getting much of the attention, deservedly so, his playmaking is impressive as well."

Sam Cosentino - Sportsnet - February 26th: "His goal scoring element has taken centre stage as he has entered the OHL history books with a goal per game pace through 54 games. Off the rush, on the power play, one-on-one, he can burn defenders in a multitude of ways. "

Adam Kimelman - NHL.com - February 21st: "Misa (6-1, 184), who has earned comparisons to John Tavares for his high-end skill and hockey IQ ... and he’s done it with strong skating, vision and creativity in the offensive zone."

Mike Morreale - NHL.com - February 21st: "What he lacks in size he makes up for in dynamic skill and skating. He's consistently played and succeeded against older competition. Misa has a high hockey IQ and exhibits patience and poise with the puck in big moments."

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