The fifth round of the 2024 NHL Draft is underway. The Calgary Flames traded down their 107th pick for this 150th overall selection and the 177th overall selection. With their 150th overall selection in the 2024 NHL Draft, the Flames have selected Luke Misa.
Luke Misa player profile
Coming from the OHL, Misa has been on scout radars for a while. Ranked around 69th by Mckeen’s hockey makes the forward a bit of a surprise. His game is defined by his offensive vision, pace of play, speed, and above-average puck skills. His game in transition is highlighted by his speed and knack for finding high-danger offence. Serving as a special teams contributor with his current team, it remains to be seen if that will translate to the NHL level.
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | Mississauga Steelheads | OHL | 62 | 4 | 22 | 26 |
| 2022–23 | Mississauga Steelheads | OHL | 64 | 13 | 30 | 43 |
| 2023–24 | Mississauga Steelheads | OHL | 66 | 26 | 55 | 81 |
For more details on Mews, here’s The Win Column’s full draft profile:
Analyzing the pick
The Flames gain even more momentum in their draft class with this. Luke Misa adds more depth to this for the organization as it brings in another wait-and-see blue-chip prospect to their pipeline. The smaller size is off-put by his high-end soft skills.
Misa adds even more depth to the Calgary Flames pipeline. The forward looks to have upside and if things go right, he could compete for a roster spot in a couple of years.
What’s next for Luke Misa
Being a mid-round pick means that the Calgary Flames are looking for the diamonds in the rough.
As is the case with mid-picks they tend to be projects in terms of development, which makes it likely he goes back to OHL’s Steelheads next season.
The development of Flames prospects is half selecting the right players and half having the patience. They’re on the right track so far.
