If he eventually signs with the Stars, that would give them Jason Robertson (117 points in 62 games in his final OHL season), Johnston (124 points in 68 games last season), Logan Stankoven (104 points in 59 games last season), and Mavrik Bourque (68 points in 31 games last season). Morrison could still go back to Hamilton and play as an "overaged" player, but he also is hoping for a chance at the AHL. "I think he earned himself a chance to play in the American league," Peverley said. Peverley said he didn't want to get ahead of the process, but he also didn't want to hide his optimism for a player like Morrison. If that works out well, he could get an invite to training camp and that could open the door to a possible spot in the AHL. The plan right now is for Morrison to finish up at development camp and then join the Stars prospects for the Traverse City tournament. "We're both from Guelph, so he's been to our games, and I've talked to him a lot," Morrison said. Morrison said it was easy to accept the invitation from Peverley, who's been a fixture at OHL games. "The knock in the past was his skating, but in terms of hockey sense and hockey IQ, he's up there with our prospects," Peverley said. Video: Morrison on leaving a positive impression with Stars At the same time, I've got to keep grinding and leave a good impression with Dallas." "It was frustrating for sure, I'm not going to say it wasn't," he said. However, after his breakout season, he really thought he might get selected in Montreal. Morrison was passed over in the 2021 NHL Draft because the OHL was shut down and he hadn't really had the chance to prove himself. I think he's proven he's one of the best players in the OHL, so is it time for him to graduate? It might be." "To me, we're lucky to get him here because I thought he was going to get drafted. "He's got high-end hockey IQ and high-end skill," Peverley said. The fact that he didn't get drafted after that performance opened the door for Peverley, who works out at the same gym as Morrison in Guelph, Ontario, and also serves as the Stars' director of player personnel. The 20-year-old center is coming off a season in which he had 100 points (34 goals, 66 assists) in 60 games and helped Hamilton to the Memorial Cup with 39 points (17 goals, 22 assists) in 19 playoff games. So, it makes sense that Peverley was very interested in bringing Logan Morrison to Stars development camp and hopefully to the Traverse City Prospect Tournament in September.
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