When San Jose Sharks first-round pick (2nd overall) Michael Misa was asked who the best hockey player he's ever played against was, his answer came without hesitation: It was a New York Islanders prospect, but it wasn't top overall selection Matthew Schaefer; it was another Matthew, Maggio, that popped into his head.
Misa, the first overall pick in the 2022 OHL Draft and the best forward draftee of the past year, was asked the question along with other top prospects. While most named players from their recent draft class stood out, Maggio's name stood out in particular, given that he is two years removed from lighting the OHL on fire.