Justin Poirier

2025-07-14

Scout: Tony

Skating:

Justin's skating is good, but needs some work, especially on edges

Passing/Handling:

Justin is very good at handling the puck especially when in the offensive zone

Shooting:

Justin has an elite snap/wrist shot. especially some the face off dot down to goal.

IQ (Vision, Anticipation, Panic/Poise):

Justin lacks a little vision But anticipation and Poise (with the puck) is excellent

Forechecking:

Justin likes to forecheck ( to get the puck back and shoot)

Defense:

Justin's defense seems to be forechecking in the offensive zone

Best Asset:

Justins best aset is his shot, His tenacity is a close second

Biggest Concern:

My biggest concern is Justin lack of focus other than when he has the puck

Top Tier/Role Potential:

Tier 2/ Middle 6 forward with Power play time

Justification for Top Tier Assessment:

His shot first and foremost and willingness to forecheck and get the puck back to shot again.

50th Percentile Tier/Role:

Tier 3 / bottom 6 /limited special team time

Justification for 50th Percentile Tier Assessment:

Smallish size (not a lot of BASH) lack of focus when playing without the puck

Stylistic Comparable:

A less focused Cole Caufield

Scouts Final Thoughts and Additional Stats/Info:

Justin could be a special player if played in the right role and works on becoming a better teammate. Passing more .

Games Scouted:

No full games Ton of highlights win youtube and other sources