2007-08: A multitude of injuries (burst appendix, concussion and a pair of shoulder problems) significantly hampered Cormier throughout most of the season. However, he was finally able to fully regain his stride and get his overall game back on track late in the year, which was punctuated with an impressive post-season, in which he led Rimouski in scoring with four goals and nine points in nine games. In the regular season, he scored 18 goals and 23 assists, and posted 84 PIM's in 51 games. While his draft status was all over the map due to his injuries, New Jersey used one of their two second round draft picks on Cormier.

Cormier has a very intriguing package of skills. At 6'2, 201 lbs, he is well built to play a power-forward type of game, and he's definitely not afraid to play that way. Cormier has good hockey sense and an above average shot. He forechecks aggressively, throwing his weight around and will power his way to the front of the net with the puck to create offense. He works hard at both ends of the rink and is a contributor on both the power play and penalty kill.  

Cormier was highly touted coming in the QMJHL, and while he has yet to live up to those lofty expectations, his overall potential is through the roof. Had he not been plagued by injuries last season, he might have been in consideration to get drafted in the first round. Should he remain healthy in 2008-09, he could be in line for a huge season for Rimouski, which will be playing host to the Memorial Cup this year. He has the ability to develop into a second line, scoring power forward, but more likely falls into the category of a two-way, third liner.