Hmmm I took a misconduct penalty in the McKeens thread for implying he should be higher on peoples radar. I’m interested where he lands now.
LD Étienne Morin - Moncton Wildcats, QMJHL (2023, 48th, CGY)
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Morin was basically monctons entire offense since he was 16. I don’t think he’s the best dman in the draft but he should be a top 32 pick without a doubt.
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He joined midway though I believe, as he got eliminated in the second round Of the playoffs and Canada had an open slot after Burns got injured
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He joined midway through and didnt have his equipment until the last 2 games
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He’s got the size, the skating, he’s very strong defensively, he’s excellent offensively. I have no idea why he was projected late first - early second. A decade from now, he’ll be universally seen as the best defenseman in this draft. Flames fans should be ecstatic.
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Love this pick. I’ve watched him live a ton, he’s insane offensively. Kind of like Poirier.
Agreed
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I liked Poirier a lot in his draft year.
Morin is miles better without the puck - it’s not even comparable - and just as good with it.
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So pumped we got him. I was hoping the Flames would get a late first for Toffoli so we could pick him! The Q has become so underrated lately
Not nearly the same skating but a lot more solid all around. Reminds of Rasmus in his draft year. Fits the Flames draft profile. Oodles of skill and IQ just needs to get faster and stronger.
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Can I ask which player is a decent style comparable to him? Many write ups aren't offering a style comparable. The write ups do sorta excitedly mention a decently well rounded and defensively responsible dman with an extra little offensive flair.
That sounds a little bit like a Gio/Ekholm type of dman, but I dunno. I saw Girard mentioned, but I don't know how Girard played in the Q. I also assume Girard had to modify his game to survive in the NHL, so how he currently plays isn't as good of a comparable to Morin?
It seems we must have left a scout watching Moncton after Pelletier left. I like it!
That sounds a little bit like a Gio/Ekholm type of dman, but I dunno. I saw Girard mentioned, but I don't know how Girard played in the Q. I also assume Girard had to modify his game to survive in the NHL, so how he currently plays isn't as good of a comparable to Morin?
It seems we must have left a scout watching Moncton after Pelletier left. I like it!
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Can I ask which player is a decent style comparable to him? Many write ups aren't offering a style comparable. The write ups do sorta excitedly mention a decently well rounded and defensively responsible dman with an extra little offensive flair.
That sounds a little bit like a Gio/Ekholm type of dman, but I dunno. I saw Girard mentioned, but I don't know how Girard played in the Q. I also assume Girard had to modify his game to survive in the NHL, so how he currently plays isn't as good of a comparable to Morin?
It seems we must have left a scout watching Moncton after Pelletier left. I like it!
I find Vince Dunn an interesting comparable.
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He played very similar to how Girard did in the Q, but better defensively and Girard was on a stacked team so his numbers may have been slightly inflated.Can I ask which player is a decent style comparable to him? Many write ups aren't offering a style comparable. The write ups do sorta excitedly mention a decently well rounded and defensively responsible dman with an extra little offensive flair.
That sounds a little bit like a Gio/Ekholm type of dman, but I dunno. I saw Girard mentioned, but I don't know how Girard played in the Q. I also assume Girard had to modify his game to survive in the NHL, so how he currently plays isn't as good of a comparable to Morin?
It seems we must have left a scout watching Moncton after Pelletier left. I like it!
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MacKenzie Weegar is a decent comp. Probably a little more skill with Morin. Similar where he's not the biggest guy and his skating needs real work. I see similar upside in Morin. There's a floor where he's an AHL player and that's why he was a day 2 pick, but like the value at 48.
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Was hoping CBJ would take this guy. High octane offensive defenseman who also plays well in his own zone? What’s not to love?
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So what are your thoughts on an NHL level comparable? It's just so strange that many who viewed him have a lot of excitement for him, agree he sticks out in a good way, but don't have a style comparable to describe him.
Improved Poirier is just as hard for me to understand even though I have an idea how Poirier plays.
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