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- Name: Jonathan Boutin
- Position: G
- Catches: Left
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 206 lbs
- Birthdate: 1985-03-28
- Eligible for Draft: 2003
- Drafted:
- Hometown: ,
- Acquired: 3rd rd. 96th overall in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by Tampa Bay
- Playing In: Pro
Jonathan Boutin
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
History
Boutin, the first French-Canadian goalie drafted by Tampa, returned to Halifax of the QMJHL after a strong 2003 Lightning training camp only to lose his confidence and ultimately his starting job for the Mooseheads. After recovering from a mid-season concussion, Boutin won his first two games of the year for last-place Halifax, but was soon traded to P.E.I., a club partially owned by Lightning center Brad Richards. With a fresh start, Boutin played up to expectations, including a shutout in his first game, and was among QMJHL leaders in playoff goaltending (second in goals against average; third in save percentage).
Talent Analysis
Boutin has the raw ability to become a future No. 1 goaltender, but continues to fight lack of confidence, inconsistency, and the occasional soft goal. He does, however, have himself back on the Goaltender of the Future map after his strong playoff performance, though it’s a guarded projection until he pieces together successive strong seasons.
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Profile Last Updated: June, 25th 2008
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