Prospect Info: With the 42nd pick in the 2022 draft, the Ducks select Noah Warren

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[MMC]

Welcome to Anaheim Noah Warren!

 

[Goose of Reason]

Love this pick. Who I was hoping for here.

 

[wesott11]

Big D? I’ll take it for sure

 

[duxfan1101]

Still 17 years old and he’s 6’5” 225, lol

 

[bsu]

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Getting him at pick 42 is like poetry. He's our long term Manson replacement. RHD and super mobile for 6'5, and he loves to punish.

 

[Andy Lehoux]

 

[Smirnov2Chistov]

Yeah, I think the Bob Murray era of players drafted wont be here in the future. Another HUGE defenseman

 

[LastWordArmy]

Drafted by the Gatineau Olympiques with the eighth overall pick in the 2020 QMJHL Draft, defenceman Noah Warren came into the league with big expectations. The big defender never seemed to find his game in his rookie season, a year that was interrupted for big periods of time due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Warren scored just one goal and three assists for four points in 29 games. He also added one assist in four playoff games.

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Noah Warren Scouting Report: Drafted 8th overall in the 2020 QMJHL Draft, Defenceman Noah Warren had a breakout season in Gatineau.

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[Kalv]

Big D? I’ll take it for sure

Loved by approxinately half the world population

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

Big D? I’ll take it for sure

Heh.

 

[Hey234]

Here's what Pronman said: "Warren’s physical tool kit is what draws him to scouts. He’s about 6-foot-5, and skates quite well for a man his size. When he’s bringing pucks up in transition or closing gaps efficiently on checks with his body he can look like a pro defenseman and someone who will make a lot of stops versus men. The question on Warren for higher levels will be his offense and whether he can move the puck. He shows good flashes of skill and being able to make plays on the move, but it’s a very inconsistent aspect of his game. If he can make a reliable, consistent first pass he’ll play all day in the NHL but that’s what he needs to prove.'

 

[Kalv]

Little offensive output but really liking this pick

 

[McDonald19]

Excited for this pick! Much needed big physical D prospect.

 

[anezthes]

Pronman had him at 83 with below average skating, puck skills and hockey sense, average compete. Projected as "having a chance to play games".

(FWIW, I really like this kid/pick.)

 

[mightyquack]

Great pick up, exact type of defenceman we need in the system.

 

[Terry Yake]

shocked he was still available. love this pick

 

[WhatTheDuck]

I don't recall us having a 2nd rounder that more of us here were hoping for, or that folks were as universally happy about. Just a great fit for what the Ducks have been building.

 

[bsu]

Adam Kimelman - NHL.com - June 29th: "The right-shot defenseman is physically mature (6-5, 224), has a good skating stride and scouts like his speed and agility."

Hadi Kalakeche - Dobber Prospects - June 18th: "Effectiveness is the name of the game for Warren. Everything he does on the ice serves the purpose of prolonging offensive sequences or shortening defensive ones. His board game is aided by his frame but mostly supported by outstanding habits."

Scott Wheeler - The Athletic - June 6th: "He can step up and play the body but there’s also a quiet calm to the way he matches and keeps opposing players to the outside. If he can develop a little more confidence carrying the puck (which came as the year progressed) in transition and atop the point, the rest of his game should translate."

Corey Pronman - The Athletic - May 31: "He’s about 6-foot-5, and skates quite well for a man his size. When he’s bringing pucks up in transition or closing gaps efficiently on checks with his body he can look like a pro defenseman and someone who will make a lot of stops versus men."

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

Adam Kimelman - NHL.com - June 29th: "The right-shot defenseman is physically mature (6-5, 224), has a good skating stride and scouts like his speed and agility."

Hadi Kalakeche - Dobber Prospects - June 18th: "Effectiveness is the name of the game for Warren. Everything he does on the ice serves the purpose of prolonging offensive sequences or shortening defensive ones. His board game is aided by his frame but mostly supported by outstanding habits."

Scott Wheeler - The Athletic - June 6th: "He can step up and play the body but there’s also a quiet calm to the way he matches and keeps opposing players to the outside. If he can develop a little more confidence carrying the puck (which came as the year progressed) in transition and atop the point, the rest of his game should translate."

Corey Pronman - The Athletic - May 31: "He’s about 6-foot-5, and skates quite well for a man his size. When he’s bringing pucks up in transition or closing gaps efficiently on checks with his body he can look like a pro defenseman and someone who will make a lot of stops versus men."

Seems like he's a bit of a project.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Seems like he's a bit of a project.

Oh for sure, probably shouldn't expect to see him until he's played his two remaining years of junior and at least one in the AHL. The type of guy you draft for the beast he can become in his mid 20s. A very intriguing project though, and something we lacked in the system.

 

[tomd]

Perfect Zellweger partner in 3 years.

 

[PuckProspects]

Great pick perfect fit. Big strong and good skater. Should be a good compliment to all the offensive defensemen in our system.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Should not be understated how stupid impressive it is for a 6'5 RD to move this well