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Derek Morris

Phoenix Coyotes

1978/08/24 33

6-0 215

Edmonton, Alta, Canada

13

the Calgary Flames in 1996 (1st round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2011-12 Coyotes 47 1 8 9 -10 26 0 0 0 0 52

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is very strong and aggressive along the blueline. Possesses a well-rounded package of top-level skills, specifically an excellent skating stride and booming shot from the point.
Flaws
  • Doesn't always harness his aggressive nature properly. Has a tendency to lose his concentration in the defensive zone and give the puck away at the most inopportune moments.
Career Potential
  • Veteran big-minute defenseman.
  • Awards1997NHL - All-Rookie Team1996WHL - East First All-Star Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

February 4, 2012 Missed 2 games (lower body injury).
January 24, 2012 Lower body injury, day-to-day.
April 20, 2011 Missed 4 playoff games (upper body injury).
April 13, 2011 Upper body injury, day-to-day.
March 10, 2011 Missed 1 game (lower body injury).
March 8, 2011 Lower body injury, day-to-day.
January 25, 2011 Missed 1 game (lower body injury).
January 22, 2011 Lower body injury, day-to-day.
October 16, 2010 Missed 2 games (groin).
October 9, 2010 Groin, day-to-day.
July 1, 2010 Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Phoenix Coyotes to a four-year contract.
March 3, 2010 Acquired from the Boston Bruins.
December 27, 2009 Missed 3 games (undisclosed).
December 19, 2009 Undisclosed, day-to-day.
July 24, 2009 Signed as a unrestricted free agent by the Boston Bruins to a one-year contract.
March 4, 2009 Acquired from the Phoenix Coyotes.
February 7, 2009 Missed 2 games (undisclosed).
February 3, 2009 Undisclosed, day-to-day.
November 28, 2008 Missed 3 games (upper body injury).
November 24, 2008 Upper body injury, day-to-day.
March 8, 2006 Re-signed by the Phoenix Coyotes to a three-year contract extension.
March 7, 2006 Missed 23 games (sprained ankle).
March 1, 2006 Sprained ankle, day-to-day.
December 29, 2005 Sprained ankle, late February.
December 3, 2005 Missed 3 games (rib injury).
November 25, 2005 Rib injury, day-to-day.
October 13, 2005 Missed 3 games (groin).
October 6, 2005 Groin, day-to-day.
August 11, 2005 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Phoenix Coyotes to a one-year contract.
July 27, 2004 Re-signed by the Phoenix Coyotes to a one-year contract.
June 27, 2003 Re-signed by the Colorado Avalanche to a one-year contract.
February 11, 2003 Missed 7 games (right eye injury).
January 29, 2003 Right eye injury, mid-February.
January 24, 2003 Right eye injury, sidelined indefinitely.
January 23, 2003 Right eye injury, left Thursday's game.
October 1, 2002 Acquired from the Calgary Flames.
January 15, 2002 Missed 20 games (wrist injury).
December 1, 2001 Wrist injury, early April.
November 15, 2001 Missed 1 game (knee injury).
November 10, 2001 Knee injury, day-to-day.
December 11, 2000 Recalled from Saint John (AHL).
December 1, 2000 Assigned to Saint John (AHL).
November 29, 2000 Re-signed by the Calgary Flames.

Trades

March 3, 2010 Boston Bruins traded Derek Morris to the Phoenix Coyotes for a conditional draft pick in 2011.
July 24, 2009 Signed as a unrestricted free agent by the Boston Bruins.
March 4, 2009 Phoenix Coyotes traded Derek Morris to the NY Rangers for Dmitri Kalinin, Petr Prucha and Nigel Dawes.
March 9, 2004 Phoenix Coyotes traded Chris Gratton, Ossi Vaananen and a 2nd round selection (Paul Stastny) in 2005 to the Colorado Avalanche for Derek Morris and Keith Ballard.
October 1, 2002 Calgary Flames traded Derek Morris, Jeff Shantz and Dean McAmmond to the Colorado Avalanche for Chris Drury and Stephane Yelle.
June 22, 1996 Drafted by the Calgary Flames in the 1st round (13th overall) in 1996.

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