F Martin Misiak - Erie Otters, OHL (2023, 55th, CHI)

[hellwar9]

Martin Misiak
Height: 188 cm / 6'2"
Weight: 90 kg / 198 lbs
Nation: Slovakia

Martin Misiak at eliteprospects.com

I have no idea where this kid can be drafted, but he definitely has potential. He can be a contender for the early rounds. Has elements of a two-way game. Very competitive player. He can play both Center and Wing. Decent offensive skills, although physically not yet fully adapted among men. It is quite possible that next season he will go to NA. He is the best player of the Slovak national team under 18 this season - 11 goals and 3 assists in 10 games (a pity he did not get to HGC). A few days ago, he scored his first goal in the top tier Slovak men's league.

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[Antiillafire]

Based on skill alone and skating ability, I think he’s a top 3 round candidate. I think he’s probably a bit better than Chromiak was at his age but a better skater. I think it would be good for him to go to NA as well.

 

[Antiillafire]

Limited ice time still, but got another goal. I wonder if in 4-5 months for WJC selection camp if he can push for an extra spot over a guy like Lasak or Krajc

 

[hellwar9]

I really like this kid. After Dalibor Dvorský, Alex Ciernik and Ondrej Molnar, there is Martin Misiak, whom I trust the most. Yes, more than Hontek (which paradoxically has more points) and Jencko. And I don't think his upside is far from that first trio. But Martin definitely needs to strengthen in the summer. On the physical side, he still doesn't manage the top tier men's Slovak league and that's why his IT is limited.

 

[JohnJim]

I really like this kid. After Dalibor Dvorský, Alex Ciernik and Ondrej Molnar, there is Martin Misiak, whom I trust the most. Yes, more than Hontek (which paradoxically has more points) and Jencko. And I don't think his upside is far from that first trio. But Martin definitely needs to strengthen in the summer. On the physical side, he still doesn't manage the top tier men's Slovak league and that's why his IT is limited.

Nice to see Slovakia produce solid prospects after some years of very few Slovaks taken in the entry draft.

 

[hellwar9]

He signed a contract in Nove Zamky for next season. He stays in Slovakia, but will still probably be drafted into the CHL. The best possible scenario for him will be if he plays in the first lineith Tomas Mikus (last season almost ppg in the Czech league) and gets a lot of IT. Personally, I have high expectations from him, but he will have to strengthen in the summer.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Saginaw own his CHL rights - went #2 in the Import Draft.

 

[bcspragu]

Local media here in Saginaw put out an article about the import draft. Saginaw expects both thier current imports to come back next season and hope to get Misiak to come over next offseason. Plans of course can change pending on what happens with current imports and the NHL draft

 

[Antiillafire]

I thought he was really good against Canada. I think rounds 4-7 are realistic for him. Good 2 way play, didn’t score but also wasn’t getting the PP or o-zone opportunities as other players.

 

[BKarchitect]

Headed to the USHL with the Youngstown Phantoms. Could be Saginaw or NCAA after that.

 

[austin63867]

It's finally done after a delay. He's headed to Youngstown.

 

[Antiillafire]

First game, first ushl goal

 

[alko]

First game, first ushl goal

That assist was really nice.

 

[MichaelFarrell]

That assist was really nice.

Misiak and Whitelaw are going to be a fun pairing.

 

[Antiillafire]

It’s going to be interesting to see how his USHL season finishes. He’s playing 1C for Youngstown. Is he a first 3 rounds guy or 4th and beyond? I think his 2 way play may bump him in the first category

 

[Antiillafire]

Really strong playoff for Misiak. 7 points in 5 games. Youngstown up 2-1 on top dog Steel. I wonder if this play can help his draft stock

 

[Lavar Ball]

I think he is worth a 3rd round pick.

 

[Antiillafire]

Best import pick up in the USHL in the past few years, for the teams success?

Stepped into the lineup as 1C, powerplay and killing penalties. He had 10 points in 9 games as Youngstown wins the USHL playoff championship. Second highest scorer in the playoffs, only a Lincoln player had more and they were eliminated earlier.

 

[10robinho10]

Martin Misiak got an invitation to the NHL Combine. Here is an interview also about 2023 NHL Draft and move to USHL

 

[Pazucha]

Recap:

He talked to almost every NHL club, but he cant say which one showed most interest because they asked him not to name them.

Transition to NA rink size was hard

He was surprised by NHL Combine invitation, now he wants to make the best impression not just in physical test but also in interviews.

He wants to stay in NA next year USHL or OHL (Saginaw)

Slovak League was more organized he said USHL is organized chaos i think he meant play style.

 

[MMC]

Welcome to Chicago

 

[vlady]

surprised he went this early. Good for him. Also good he is not gonna be the only Slovak in the organization.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Like the tools/scouting reports on him

Sounds like someone that organization if they are patient could see selection pay big dividends down line

 

[WarriorofTime]

Does he have any interest in college? Think a lot of these European guys would benefit a lot from NCAA but it's not a very common path for a lot of them.

 

[Antiillafire]

Does he have any interest in college? Think a lot of these European guys would benefit a lot from NCAA but it's not a very common path for a lot of them.

As far as I know he is no longer college eligible as he played in the Slovak Extraliga. However I am not sure cause Artyom Duda played in the KHL and is going to college. Ncaa would be a good route if he could but I’m guessing he will either play in the CHL or play another year back in Slovakia in an elevated role like Adam Sykora. Unless he can make the Hawks AHL team