Michael Misa

June 2025 – A supremely well-rounded centre, Misa has dominated with his intelligence, timing, and positioning as much as he has with his high-end shooting, top speed and agility. After a truly sensational OHL season, Misa had his share of struggles in the OHL playoffs. With all three of his points coming in game three and finishing a -10 in the four-game sweep, it’s fair to say this was a disappointing showing for the draft’s top centre.—Luke Sweeney

January – In another world, Misa would have gone with Team Canada to Ottawa, giving scouts a chance to see how his game measures up to other top prospects like Hagens, Schaefer, or Martone. Instead, we’ll have to settle for his continued dominance of the OHL. Misa is just shy of two points-per-game and a goal-per-game, all while using his fantastic smarts and skating to play a solid defensive game. There are few players this cycle who look as well rounded, or as projectable. Still a first-overall challenger, Misa is looking much more the part of Exceptional Status recipient.  Luke Sweeney