NHL Scouting Combine Part II: Michael Misa and James Hagens

About this episode

The episode features Michael Misa and James Hagens discussing their readiness for the NHL and various topics related to the NHL Draft Combine.

NHL Draft Class is back for another episode from the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo. This time two of the top centers join the podcast, with Michael Misa of Saginaw and James Hagens of Boston College both saying how they feel they're ready to jump right into an NHL lineup next season. Misa also touches on the possibility of playing with his brother at Penn State, while Hagens discusses his hometown New York Islanders winning the NHL Draft Lottery, plus much more.

People in this episode

Guests: Michael Misa, James Hagens

Topics covered

• NHL Scouting Combine
• Michael Misa
• James Hagens
• NHL Draft Lottery
• NHL lineup readiness

Keywords

• NHL Draft Class
• Scouting Combine
• Michael Misa
• James Hagens
• NHL Draft Lottery
• Penn State
• New York Islanders

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Saginaw, Boston College, New York Islanders, Penn State

Places: Buffalo

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