Jason Missiaen

As developmental projects, goaltenders take longer than most other position players as a rule, and in the case of the 6'8" netminder the club drafted out of the OHL, that learning curve figures to be even longer. At 18, Jason probably has the athletic co-ordination of normal sized players two or three years younger. It will likely take him several more years to grow into his body, so it is quite impressive that he has already completed two OHL seasons albeit in a backup role. He did put up better numbers that highly regarded starter Trevor Cann in Peterborough last season, although he only played a minority of the games. Cann has one more season in the OHL in all likelyhood, and barring a total collapse on his part, Missiean will remain as a backup for the upcoming season. Already 215 pounds, he figures to be up around 240 pounds when he fully matures, and if he has even average skill level will present a formidable obstacle to NHL shooters.