Calgary signs college prospect Kenney Morrison to 2yr ELC and ATO to play in ADK
Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie 1m minute ago
CGY is strong front runner to land college UFA right-shot D Kenney Morrison of Western Michigan University.
Defense -- shoots R
Born Feb 13 1992 -- Lloydminster, ALTA
[23 yrs. ago]
Height 6.02 -- Weight 198
Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie26s26 seconds ago CGY has agreed to terms with college UFA D Kenney Morrison of Western Michigan on 2-yr entry-level contract that takes effect next season.
Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
Morrison, from Lloydminster, Alta., has signed an ATO now to play for CGY's AHL team in ADK.
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D Kenney Morrison 6'2'' 205lbs Shoots R Age: 22 Junior http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=50034
described as an excellent 2-way defenceman with size and good hands
considered a "tremendous skater"
has a pro-style shot - a "cannon from the point"
attended the Oilers development camp in 2013 and Oilers reportedly pursued him hard last spring
went to the Kings camp in 2014
put up more points than fellow teammate Dekeyser in 2012/2013
from Lloydminster, so Oilers and Flames might have an advantage if he wants to stay near home
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Following in the footsteps of former teammate Dan DeKeyser (DET) last season, Kenney Morrison has become the hottest defensive commodity available on the college hockey free agent market this season. Numerous NHL teams have Morrison on their collegiate free agent wish list and it’s not hard to see why. Among the teams that could potentially land the coveted young rearguard is the Edmonton Oilers, whose prospect camp Morrison attended this past summer.
The Lloydminster, AB native has played in all 35 of the Broncos’ games to date, posting 18 points (three goals, 15 assists). Morrison logs upwards of 25 minutes per game playing in all situations. He has been especially good on Western Michigan’s power-play, where all of his goals so far have come. Morrison leads the Broncos with 75 penalty minutes and ranks fifth on the team with a +7 rating.
Morrison is an excellent skating, two-way defenseman who is blessed with size (6’2”, 205 lbs.) and great hands. He moves the puck exceedingly well and has greatly improved his decision-making while controlling it. But what has scouts clamoring to get glimpses of him is his pro-style shot. Morrison possesses one of the NCAA’s hardest shots and to say that he has a cannon of a slapshot might be an understatement. One notable attribute that Morrison has shown this season is his ability to employ different types of shots. This has resulted in increased shots on goal, and more importantly, accurate ones.
Two other attributes that scouts like about Morrison are his skating and physicality. He has good foot speed and is active in jumping up into plays. Morrison can deliver some solid checks and has begun to strike a balance between his hard-hitting style and playing with discipline.
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Kenney Morrison, Defense, Western Michigan Broncos, Junior (6’2″ 205 lbs)
Morrison was highly sought after last year, but he choose to go back to Western Michigan. The 23-year-old has put up 5 goals and 15 points in 35 games this year, confrirming the assessments from last year. Morrison is a tremendous skater. He has outstanding speed, great acceleration, and superb edgework. As a result he is extremely mobile on the backend and a great two-way defender. Morrison has an absolute cannon from the point, and if he can be just a little more accurate could really do damage on the powerplay. He also plays an excellent defensive game, and his ability to change directions quickly makes him a feared hitter off the rush. There could be a huge bidding war for Morrison, who is probably the second best defenceman on the market.
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this is awesome!!!
tremendous skating, right shooting, alberta d-man, with good size, and a mean streak?
for free no less?
is there any other boxes left to tick?
would be a perfect fit, and no risk!
Calgary signs college prospect Kenney Morrison to 2yr ELC and ATO to play in ADK
