Prospect Info: Ethan Miedema, LW, Kingston (OHL) 109 OA, 2023

[Chainshot]

Here are highlights of a 4 goal game he had this season.

Skating does seem to be an area he needs to improve on but his stickhandling and shot looks good for a man his size.

A bit of chatter that it could be a combination of power/strength and also conditioning. He's going to be really interesting to look in on, I know I ignored a lot of the OHL this year because reasons. Now I'll be back watching to see how things work for him at least.

 

[CaliSabresfan24]

A bit of chatter that it could be a combination of power/strength and also conditioning. He's going to be really interesting to look in on, I know I ignored a lot of the OHL this year because reasons. Now I'll be back watching to see how things work for him at least.

Playing for Kingston doesn't help your draft stock also.

 

[Chainshot]

Playing for Kingston doesn't help your draft stock also.

It's troublesome from a development standpoint too.

 

[CaliSabresfan24]

It's troublesome from a development standpoint too.

Can he do the Kozak route? Play this year in Kingston then go to Roch the following season?

 

[HOOats]

Can he do the Kozak route? Play this year in Kingston then go to Roch the following season?

He'll be too young (Kozak made it by 3 days), but to me he's the type of player who will benefit from age 19 and 20 seasons in the OHL anyways. I'd like him playing a scoring power forward's game trying to impose his will against his peers instead of getting stuck in a bad AHL role too early. Plus Roch will still be jammed full of young forwards for 24-25.

He's super raw and baby-faced, but to me that's a plus that the FO targeted. He seems like a good athlete who should be able to pack on core and leg strength to speed up his feet. I think he has a better potential athletic toolbox than Nadeau for example. He was 4th overall in his OHL draft, so I like the bet that he just hasn't caught up to the physical level of the league yet. But his shot looks great at camp, heavy with deceptive releases from different shooting pockets.

Hopefully Kingston doesn't hinder his development because I think he's a great lotto ticket.

 

[CaliSabresfan24]

Here's a clip of him at DC. Kids got a nice shot

 

[Chainshot]

Someone for Miedema to play with in Kingston - Pieniniemi is coming over after being selected in the import draft.

 

[NotABadPeriod]

Someone for Miedema to play with in Kingston - Pieniniemi is coming over after being selected in the import draft.

We need Rob Ray to call a Kingston game. Miedema and Pieniniemi would drive him insane.

 

[Ralonzo]

We need Rob Ray to call a Kingston game. Miedema and Pieniniemi would drive him insane.

I 'm counting on Ray telling stories about "My Edema"

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

We need Rob Ray to call a Kingston game. Miedema and Pieniniemi would drive him insane.

 

[Reddawg]

I 'm counting on Ray telling stories about "My Edema"

Do you think his edema is in his pieniniemi?

 

[RoyalOverNavy]

I support this type of pick from GMKA and staff.
The clips suggest Miedema is loaded with talent (high ceiling) that could come together in a big, gangly body someday.
I want GMKA and staff taking big swings in the later rounds of the draft.
The Komarov kid comes across as something similar to me.
I believe if the 2022 draft class went through a re-draft today, Komarov would go much higher than No.134 overall.

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[Dingo44]

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Ranking the top prospects and under-23 players in the organization. Plus, what to expect of every player.

theathletic.com

Ethan Miedema, LW

3/22/2005 | 6-foot-4 | 208 pounds | Shoots left

Drafted: No. 109 in 2023

Analysis: Miedema is a highly skilled winger with NHL size. He has the hands to beat defenders at a high clip due to his wingspan and puckhandling skill. He is creative as a handler but can also make plays, has good scoring instincts and a solid wrist shot. Miedema’s major flaw is his skating. He has a heavy, and at times sluggish, skating stride that will limit him as he climbs levels. His compete is OK. I think he’s engaged enough but I wouldn’t call it an asset and I’d like to see more interior offense given his size.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

That other player is the same Dman that the Sabres drafted one round earlier this past summer.

 

[TheMistyStranger]

That other player is the same Dman that the Sabres drafted one round earlier this past summer.

Is Shane Wright going back to juniors AGAIN?!

 

[MarkusKetterer]

Is Shane Wright going back to juniors AGAIN?!

It’s old. It’s from January before he got sent back. I just find it interesting that the Sabres are the third organization that Miedema and McCarthy are a part of. Both were drafted by Windsor in 2021, both traded to the Frontenacs, and now both were drafted by the Sabres.

 

[TheMistyStranger]

It’s old. It’s from January before he got sent back. I just find it interesting that the Sabres are the third organization that Miedema and McCarthy are a part of. Both were drafted by Windsor in 2021, both traded to the Frontenacs, and now both were drafted by the Sabres.

Didn't notice the date. Thanks

 

[Old Navy Goat]

It's because Pegula was being frugal. This way he cuts down on scouting and development costs as its a 2fer

 

[Dingo44]

 

[ottsabrefan]

Easily the Fronts best player tonight and added a pair of goals in his first game of the season. If he plays like he did tonight he will hit 40. He looked big and played big. Excited to see where he goes from here, just hope he stays motivated.

 

[Yultron]

this kid could have potentially the biggest breakthrough out of any of our prospects this season for under the radar players that maybe haven’t been overly hyped .

This kids potential is through the roof and being a Sabres fan for the first time in 12 years never felt so good

 

[ValJamesDuex]

this kid could have potentially the biggest breakthrough out of any of our prospects this season for under the radar players that maybe haven’t been overly hyped .

This kids potential is through the roof and being a Sabres fan for the first time in 12 years never felt so good

He looked extremely slow at Sabres prospects camp, hopefully he can continue to improve his skating.

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[Chainshot]

Trying to spend some time on the Kingston-North Bay series to get more of a look at this kid. Clearly still a lot of growth for him physically and his season wasn't great - 6th on his team in scoring with only 41 points in his D+1.