
Position
CenterTeam
Youngstown PhantomsLeague
ushlHeight
6'1"Weight
187 lbsPlace of Birth
Lachenaie, QCMorin is a talented forward who possesses slick puck skills, underrated vision, a projectable frame, and some grit to his game. He’s a player who’s eager to have the puck on his stick, break out into transition, drive plays with confidence in possession, and beat his counterparts from the outside with speed and power. He follows routes, drives the net, and generates traction from cycling and wall activation efficiently. Used at the half-wall on the power play, he waits patiently and uses hesitation moves to open seams, finding his teammates with firm, rapid feeds. He’s also not afraid to go net-front, showing good hand-eye coordination for tip-ins, and exploits a lethal one-timer from both circles. Morin is not overly aggressive on the forecheck, as he mostly focuses on eliminating passing lanes and intercepting pucks, showing excellent stick and body positioning when facing the puck carrier and creating turnovers through anticipation. He can be a bit scrappy at times, playing with a mean edge, lending checks whenever he has the chance and delivering some shots to opponents when the referee isn’t looking their way. Morin moves fluidly with agile feet and edgework, allowing him to change directions abruptly and generate surprising rushing speed through his first few strides. However, he seems to lean forward at times, putting weight on his toes while skating, which limits his explosiveness. He can also be knocked off balance along the boards and sometimes gets caught trying to do too much, resulting in turnovers. I thought he was passive at times, a bit inconsistent, and not always engaged enough in battles, lacking that extra effort. He needs to get to his spots and close up on opponents quicker. He could also have more pace with the puck and show better problem-solving abilities in tight spaces and corners. To be honest, he’s a bit of a head-scratcher to evaluate, as he can show a lot of promise in inconsistent ways and lacks a clear identity in terms of what he can bring to a team at the professional level. He’s a riskier prospect than most, but there’s a valuable reward if he develops well. If he reaches his potential, you have a sizeable forward with smooth hands and solid offensive acumen. Morin is an offensively well-rounded prospect with middle-six upside, but his development will depend on whether he figures out how to be more impactful off the puck and fine-tunes his pace. I see him as an early third-round pick in the 2025 draft.
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Zachary Morin's Reports
Apr 5/25 | Zachary Morin | 26725 – Cape Breton vs. St. John | QMJHL | by Nathanial Duffett | View Summary |
Mar 13/25 | Zachary Morin | 26665 – Halifax vs. Saint John | QMJHL | by Joey Fortin Boulay | View Summary |