In this exclusive interview, Marco D’Amico sits down with Michael Misa, a top prospect for the 2025 NHL Draft and captain of the Saginaw Spirit. Michael shares insights on his breakthrough season, transition back to center, handling immense expectations, and his NHL inspirations like Kirill Kaprizov and Nikita Kucherov. Discover his mindset heading into the draft, his summer training plans with NHL pros, and why he’s considered hockey’s next big thing.
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Read the full story: https://rg.org/news/hockey/michael-misa-embraces-his-role-ahead-of-the-2025-nhl-draft
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro: Taking Leadership and Stepping Up in the OHL
01:16 Transitioning from Wing to Center
02:30 Preferred Position at the NHL Level
03:12 Overcoming Team Changes and Pressure
04:24 Improving Defensive Play and Physicality
05:16 Handling Expectations as a Top Draft Prospect
06:18 Player Comparisons: Kaprizov and Kucherov
07:35 The Importance of Big-Game Experience
08:42 Preparing Physically for the NHL
09:36 Dealing with Multiple NHL Team Interviews
11:02 NCAA as a Potential Backup Option
12:10 Growing Up a Toronto Maple Leafs Fan
13:09 Admiring Mitch Marner’s Play Style
13:58 Plans Leading up to NHL Draft Combine
15:04 Training with NHL Players in the Summer
16:13 Closing Thoughts
