Talent Analysis
Etem has an unorthodox skating style but it sure gets him around the ice quickly. He can make plays at high speeds, thanks in large part to the lightning-quick release on his lethally accurate shot. He has courted a goal-per-game in his final junior season, proving to be one of the most explosive players in all the CHL. Etem has also proven an effective penalty killer that poses a constant threat to generate a shorthanded goal. He needs to improve his play without the puck and continue to develop his physique.
Future
A top-ten-rated skating prospect in Central Scouting’s North American ratings, Etem inexplicably slipped in the draft. His performance in the two seasons since he was drafted shows why he shot up the CSS board. In a worst-case scenario, his speed and defensive acumen will likely keep him in the league if his scoring prowess does not carry over into the NHL.