Prospect Info: Justin Sourdif (2020, #87 overall), Vancouver Giants (WHL), signed ELC 9/24/21

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[iam76]

who ?

 

[violaswallet]

Sourdif—goodnvalue

 

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Selected 3rd overall in the 2017 WHL Draft, Justin Sourdif had 23 goals and 46 points in 64 games as a 16-year-old on a strong WHL club, the Vancouver Giants. He also added two goals and six assists for eight points in 17 playoff games. Sourdif started his second season with a spectacular end-to-end goal. It was the start of what would be a strong season for the Surrey-native. Sourdif scored 26 goals and 28 assists for 54 points in 57 games before the season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2017-18, Sourdif led the BCMML in scoring and was named the league’s player of the year. He also led Team British Columbia to the gold medal in the WHL Cup.

Sourdif has also been strong at the international level. He put up one goal and four assists for five points in five games at the 2019 Hlinka-Gretzky Cup. His performance helped Canada to a silver medal. He also put up one goal and two assists in six tournament games playing for Team Canada Red at the 2018 Under-17 World Hockey Challenge.

Justin Sourdif Scouting Report: 2020 NHL Draft #41 - Last Word on Hockey

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

TJ Oshie as a comparable.
Speedy two way game

 

[Dread Clawz]

Great pick! Holy crap I didn't realize Sourdif wasn't picked yet. Hes3 a gamer, he competes hard, has good speed, is gonna be a rw though. Projects safely as a middle six complementary wing who will battle for the puck/finish off plays. Kinda like the Burrows to the Sedins.

 

[violaswallet]

So we’ve gotten two late second round Talents in third...that’s good

 

[Dread Clawz]

So we’ve gotten two late second round Talents in third...that’s good

It is good value. Can't really knock them for not picking D. Hopefully Zito has something big cooking in free agency.

 

[violaswallet]

It is good value. Can't really knock them for not picking D. Hopefully Zito has something big cooking in free agency.

Yep: only unhappy with our actual second

 

[letsgrowcactus]

Kournanious really liked him - had him at 19.

"A rugged winger with impressive puck skills and a high hockey IQ, Sourdif has been a high-value target in NHL draft circles for quite some time. He went third overall in the WHL’s 2017 Bantam Draft and was selected to play for Canada at the 2019 Ivan Hlinka tournament, where he posted five points in five games. He also played at the 2020 CHL Top Prospects Game in the midst of a solid draft season in which he was deployed to Vancouver’s top line and finished third in team scoring. Sourdif was a staple on the power play where he filled a variety of roles and also killed penalties with center Milos Roman. Last season, Sourdif was a key contributor to Vancouver’s march to the seventh game of the WHL Final. "

-strong skater
-physical, hard hits, menace around the boards, net presence
-excellent hockey sense
-needs to improve his 1st step

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

Yep: only unhappy with our actual second

because he wasn't a center prospect also?

 

[Dread Clawz]

Yep: only unhappy with our actual second

I'm predicting Heineman will grow on you.

 

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[violaswallet]

He was interviewed on NHL Network. Self-reported parallels: Kadri and Oshie. Wants to make impression in camp

Why are they asking these guys stupid hobby questions?

I think he was one of the forty guys to get hats sent so must have been a long day

 

[Dread Clawz]

Wow I can't believe they interviewed a Panthers pick lol

 

[Ratsreign]

Wow I can't believe they interviewed a Panthers pick lol

Zoom connection musta dropped off on their plan A interviewee

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

 

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[JP Mick]

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Oh just a promising looking prospect who impressed in training camp. Do you even Panther bro?

 

[violaswallet]

I'm predicting Heineman will grow on you.

What do you say now?

 

[Dread Clawz]

What do you say now?

Uh, the same? He's good. No doubt Sourdif and Smilanic are better prospects right now.

 

[violaswallet]

Uh, the same? He's good. No doubt Sourdif and Smilanic are better prospects right now.

You admit it now #SmilOurSecond

 

[Dread Clawz]

You admit it now #SmilOurSecond

It doesn't matter who our 2nd was or 4th, they are all quality prospects. But I would do the Bennett trade over 11 times out of 10. I mean it was a no brainer at the time and looks even better now. I would have traded Sourdif or Smil too without hesitation.

 

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