Morrissey had 20 Points in his rookie year (2016-17) and increased that to 26 as a sophomore. A clean player, Morrissey had back-to-back 31-point years and in 2021/22 he elevated that tally to 37 Points. Morrissey would then have a breakout, exploding with 76 Points, and finished fifth in Norris Trophy voting and enjoyed his first All-Star Game. Last season, he produced 69 Points with a healthy +34, and was fourth in Defensive Point Shares (6.3) and again had a top-ten Norris Finish. Last season, he led Winnipeg to its first President's Trophy, had 62 Points and was fourth in Norris voting.
Three years ago, we said that if Morrissey achieved his potential, he would break the top ten. He did, and if he continues, he will become a top-three performer on this list.
6. Josh Morrissey
Josh Morrissey was taken in the First Round with the 13th Overall Pick in 2013, and after two years, he was a fixture on the Jets' blueline.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Defence
- Acquired: Selected in the 1st Round, 13th Overall in the NHL Draft 6/30/13.
- Games Played: 582
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Notable Statistics:
80 Goals
293 Assists
373 Points
321 PIM
.56 PPG
+80 Plus/Minus
1,000 Blocked Shots
830 Hits
245 Takeaways
450 Giveaways
62.7 Point Shares
54 Playoff Games
5 Goals
15 Assists
20 Points
26 PIM
.37 PPG
-9 Plus/Minus
110 Blocked Shots
91 Hits
17 Takeaways
51 Giveaways - Major Accolades and Awards: All-Star (2023)
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Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Norris Trophy Finishes:
5th in 2023, 7th in 2024 & 4th in 2025
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