I think there's often a mistake made by people who don't understand the value of stats at these low levels of hockey. It's almost a disservice that these stats are even available.
I don't pay much attention before junior. There are too many variables thrown in. Not all of the eventual best players are playing on the same circuits, players go through drastically different levels of physical development, players go through drastically different levels of skill development. Some players get better, some get worse. Some players will switch positions. Some players will stop playing hockey. You'll get some players that are playing two or three sports start to focus only on hockey. There are going to be some players who can't play on the big teams because of where they live or because their family can't afford all that comes with the minor hockey circuit or because logistically they'd rather stay at home and play with their friends. Do all these games have streams available or you need to personally attend all the big games and tournaments to be able to see all the best players? Then there are situations where a player is not as good as their stats or they are a product statistically of a teammate or they play a game that won't translate to pro hockey.
I thank those that have real contributions to give. It's cool to hear the names that people talk about and you will file it away for the future, but especially in NA, it tends to not matter that much. At least in countries like Finland and Sweden and some other countries a player like Dupont or Pelosi or Di Iorio or Berchild can continue to move up to the best leagues, regardless of age. In North America, they dominate a bunch of future cooks and cleaners until they hit hockey that can provide any sort of challenge. And thats when they finally reach a level playing field where it starts to get a lot more real towards the NHL. Before then, these are just kids. Let them enjoy the hockey. It's inevitable that players like Dupont and the best ones will get early discussion, but its not worth it to try to predict the NHL Draft 6 years out. I promise you these players are focusing on girls or video games or finishing their homework. There doesn't have to be such seriousness to the tone of these discussions or bickering.