Étienne Morin Scouting Reports

Leans Transitional defenceman / PP QB /
Effortless skater who can play big minutes
Continues to show deception on the offensive blue line - directs pucks on goal OR distributes - equal parts a threat on both side.
Some defending concerns down the stretch and into the U18 Worlds. An area defender who will bump opponents on occasion - but his timing taking away space and containing the play to the perimeter / winning second pucks in the trenches ranges.

Effortless skater who leans 2-way / transitional 'D' on projection
Quarterbacks the PP at the junior level. Style of player who can eat heavy minutes.
Sees the ice, responsible distributing in the offensive zone, has some deception walking the line and directing pucks on goal from range. Can lead or join the rush at even strength.
An area defender. Not punishing. Gets in the lane. Uses his agility and quickness to arrive ahead of opponents. Defending is average plus overall - some nights trending higher. Under pressure his outlets can be more crisp at times, and he can play with more urgency in his zone

On the rise - 2-way Transitional 'D'
Showed very well in January at the Prospects Game vs his peer group
Excellent skater - agile
Room for more upper body strength - he shows up along the wall and battles out front his net but added strength required for more positive results
Manages the puck - transitional element - shooter and distributor as PP QB