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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 (#103 overall), 2008
  • Playing In: Europe

Johan Motin

Prospect Grade: 6.0 C  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: HF Staff

History

Motin had a very promising 2006-07 campaign when he stepped in playing solid in the Swedish Elite League. His convincing performance playing against men made him an early favorite to be the first Swede drafted in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. However, as the 2007-08 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

Motin is looking to bounce back from his 07/08 season and prove that he can do better. With gained experience and confidence, he could become a solid defensive player in the NHL, but there are still a few aspects of his game that need to addressed. Motin is under contract with strong SEL team Färjestad, but will likely be sent on loan to a lower level team if does not get enough ice time. One of his goals next season is to make the Swedish WJC team, which he has a good chance of doing since he was a part of the team already as an underager last season. 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.

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Profile Last Updated: August, 18th 2008

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