F Nicholas Robertson - Peterborough Petes, OHL (2019, 53rd, TOR)

[AmericanDream]

I didn't see a thread on this speedster, here is his EP link: Nicholas Robertson at eliteprospects.com

Brother of Dallas Stars power forward Jason Robertson, Nicholas plays nearly the exact opposite style of game. He is shifty, fast, creative with the puck...he is on the smaller side but his older brothers are both over 6'0 and I believe he is now 5'10 so not a smurf here either. He had a great showing at the Hlinka for the US, and seems to have put himself in the top 31 conversation for this years draft.

He had a strong rookie year in the OHL last year, a bit under the radar - 15g 18a - 33 points..I see a nice leap in goals and points this year, the confidence is clearly there for him, his role will be expanding as well...definitely someone to keep tabs on as this is the new NHL, and these are the players that are starting to get taken much higher in drafts than 5-6 years ago.

Robertson and Kaliyev were teammates for the US at the Hlinka, and could likely be the top 2 US born players taken out of the OHL in next years draft.

 

[S E P H]

Plays a lot like Phil Kessel for me as he has decent skating ability, very mobile player, above-average IQ, and a lethal shot. Definitely can explode out this season offensively and maybe finish off as a top 20 pick.

 

[AmericanDream]

he impressed at the Hlinka, I undersold him last year as I didn't think he was gifted enough to be a top 3 round player, my mind has been changed pretty strongly though he needs to prove it this year and not just one tournament.

 

[ForestCityHky]

Going to have a big year.

 

[AmericanDream]

he had a very slow start/injuries...now this kid has been on fire the past month...2 more goals tonight, he is very quietly working his way back up to a near ppg player...he was a potential top 45 pick prior to start the year, seems to have dipped some due to that slow start/injured time..but I think he is making a nice case for a solid mid second round pick here with plenty of upside.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

2 excellent assists tonight.

Kid is going to be a steal, I can feel it.

That chemistry with Kaliyev is also apparent. A team would be wise to try and land both.

 

[William H Bonney]

I wouldn't be surprised to see him go higher than projections. He's highly skilled and I think some teams may gamble that he's still got a growth spurt in him as his brothers are both bigger, while being comfortable that with his skating that he's still worth the chance even if he stays undersized.

 

[HOPE]

remember thinking he was the USA player who stood out the most at Hlinka this summer!

 

[SAM STEVENS]

Kid was the best forward in this game!!!

 

[Dominance]

Kid was the best forward in this game!!!

I disagree, not even the best on his line.

Good showing though, should hopefully bump him up into the first round.

 

[SAM STEVENS]

I disagree, not even the best on his line.

Good showing though, should hopefully bump him up into the first round.

Showed great playmaking ability and got into good scoring areas as well, Made some D blunders everyone did but 3 apples with 2 that were him creating the goal and 1 him starting it who was better on his line?

 

[Dominance]

Showed great playmaking ability and got into good scoring areas as well, Made some D blunders everyone did but 3 apples with 2 that were him creating the goal and 1 him starting it who was better on his line?

Krebs, easily.

 

[AmericanDream]

I disagree, not even the best on his line.

Good showing though, should hopefully bump him up into the first round.

of course you would lol...

 

[SAM STEVENS]

Krebs, easily.

Krebs was good I agree but Robertson was better last night I thought. We all have our thoughts to me rankings don't come into the picture when im watching games. Never the less both great players

 

[Dominance]

of course you would lol...

Would you like to hear how I’m disappointed in how Dach didn’t take control of the game at all? Or what?

 

[AmericanDream]

Would you like to hear how I’m disappointed in how Dach didn’t take control of the game at all? Or what?

I was just messing with you lol...just a good Southern jab.

 

[wings5]

he had a very slow start/injuries...now this kid has been on fire the past month...2 more goals tonight, he is very quietly working his way back up to a near ppg player...he was a potential top 45 pick prior to start the year, seems to have dipped some due to that slow start/injured time..but I think he is making a nice case for a solid mid second round pick here with plenty of upside.

If he were his brother Jason's size, where do you think he goes in the draft?

 

[AmericanDream]

If he were his brother Jason's size, where do you think he goes in the draft?

honestly not sure, sometimes what makes these players special is their current size/frame. I can't imagine Kane would be any better if he was 6'1, in fact I think he might be worse off with how he plays the game. Robertson isn't that small so I think he is fine as is and his draft stock is based on his health/ability to stay healthy and a consistent second half in scoring.

 

[Frk It]

Kid has all of the ingredients to be a steal if he goes outside of the 1st round.

 

[LastWordArmy]

Our Look at Robertson

Nicholas Robertson Scouting Report: 2019 NHL Draft #37

 

[DieTomi]

Anybody see a team biting on him late first round? There could probably be a fit with a team like NYR or CAR.

 

[islandurrs]

Kid has all of the ingredients to be a steal if he goes outside of the 1st round.

Yup. He's so skilled and smart. Hope he shows well at the combine.

 

[hockey411]

Kids got great talent but not being pumped like other players so 1st round I really cant see

 

[MMC]

Welcome to Toronto!

 

[WingsMJN2965]

Ban this kid from the NHL.

Admitted steroid user since birth...