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- Name: Johan Motin
- Position: D
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 202 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-10-10
- Eligible for Draft: 2008
- Drafted: 2008
- Hometown: Karlskoga, Sweden
- Acquired: 4th round (103rd overall), 2008
- Playing In: Europe
Johan Motin
Prospect Grade: 6.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2007-08: As the season got under way, Motin did not quite manage to take his play to an even higher level and after a disappointing U20 WJC tournament, where he was expected to be the most solid and perhaps also most physical defenseman, his stock fell. Overall, he got to play 28 games in the SEL and spent the remainder of the season playing for affiliate Bofors in the Swedish second tier league.
Talent Analysis
Motin is a stay-at-home defenseman with very good size and strength. He has the potential to become a bruising defenseman if he develops his physical game. At this point, his is inconsistent when it comes to playing the body and should act with more resolution and confidence along the boards and in front of his goalie.
Offensively, there is little to say about Motin. He does not have the fundamental skills to contribute in a big way in terms of points and hockey sense is limited to playing it safe in his own end. Motin’s puck skills are rather average and on the downside, mobility and speed could use some improvement.
Future
He should be considered a project and although playing against early against men, will likely need quite a few seasons of development before being possibly ready for the NHL.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: August, 27th 2009
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