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Steven Ellis on the top 10 NHL prospects in the Q

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Matvei Gridin, RW (Calgary Flames)
Team: Shawinigan Cataractes

Gridin was the USHL’s point leader a year ago, and his scoring prowess has continued over to the Q. He’s on pace for just fewer than 40 goals and 90 points with Shawinigan as Shawinigan’s top player. The winger is the lone NHL-drafted prospect on the team, and he’s almost always involved in the team’s high-end offensive plays. I think he also seems more engaged away from the puck, despite it still being a work in progress. Overall, Flames fans have to be happy about his play after using a first-rounder on him last summer.

Étienne Morin, D (Calgary Flames)
Team: Moncton Wildcats

Morin hasn’t been able to match his 72-point production from his draft year in 2023, but the Wildcats star hasn’t been any less impactful. In fact, he has been one of the best overall blueliners while averaging around 23-24 minutes a night. So much of the hype around him early on was because he had to play close to 30 minutes a night on a poor Moncton blueline. Now, it’s a better group, and Morin has been the one leading the charge at both ends. He’s not high-end in any element or skill. But as a smart, confident, hard-shooting blueliner, there’s a lot to like here and I can’t wait to see him transition to the AHL next season.