Not considering points, imo Robertson is a better player/prospect than both Rossi and Quinn. His play style screams NHL.
F Nicholas Robertson - Peterborough Petes, OHL (2019, 53rd, TOR)
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Not considering points, imo Robertson is a better player/prospect than both Rossi and Quinn. His play style screams NHL.
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it's amazing how you started off in the thread saying you never watched him but wondered why his point total was so pedestrian, and now you've ended up as such an expert on his game
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Extremely bold statement cotton. Rossi is a hell of a player and potential top 5 pick for a reason
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I just like how Robertson is the kind of player you want on the ice in all occasions. I like how he improved his speed, how he's involved on the ice. He's a play driver. I like that. For those reasons, imo his game will translate in the NHL. I like how he improved his game this year to push it to a whole new level.
I like Rossi as well, but I'm not as certain his game will translate to the NHL like Robertson's. Imo, Rossi could end up like Nic Petan.
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I feel like having drafted Robertson with a pick in the mid 50s is a better bang for the buck than investing a potential top 5 pick on Marco Rossi, or a top 20 pick on a Cole Caufield, for example.
Its called using common sense and critical thinking. If you guys think you have a top 5 player in the draft then feel free, but you’ll be majorly disappointed.
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I agree with you on investing a top 5 pick in Rossi. That combine of size and poor skating ability scares me. I think investing a top 20 pick in caufield is fine because at 15-20 range you shouldn’t want a miss but can afford it so it’s worth the gamble. Missing on a Top 5 pick is franchise crippling.
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Marco Rossi could very well go in the top five in the next draft, and that's something Robertson never will.
But the issue is more about who is likely to be contributor at the pro level than having a top 5 pick worthy prospect in your pipeline. And at this moment, having a 53rd overall pick with tons of upside is a very comfortable position to be in.
Honestly, I don't know if I want to be the team that spends a top five pick on a 5'9" forward. Good for you if it works out.
Thank you for your clear and unbiased concern for all leaf fans. That you feel the need to demonstrate repeatedly. On a daily basis for some reason
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Might be a hedge for Detroit drafting Rossi with their lottery pick.
this deadwing fan seems to obsessed with leaf prospects... was this the same redwing fan who use to post alot in the Nylander prospect thread back in the day. you know you could always ignore the thread if you think leafs fans are being unbiased homer ...
excited to see Robertson play for the leafs soon
excited to see Robertson play for the leafs soon
I guess Rossi will have a lot to live up to seeing that Robertson has already made it eh?
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I think you're misinterpreting what I'm saying. I didn't say, Robertson is better than Rossi or even on the same level. I just agree with his view on investing a top 5 pick on a smaller forward who's also not a great skater. I think it's not worth the risk at 5 but anywhere around 12-20 it is. Same reason why I think Caufield dropped last year too and I didn't want the Canucks to touch him at 10.
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People continuously mention The super close age gap between Rossi and Robertson yet fail to realize that it doesn’t represent that much since this was Robertson’s 3rd year in the OHL vs Rossi’s second.
Rossi might not be an elite skater but it's still very good and his IQ and overall play is off the charts, if he was 2 inches taller he would be a lock for 3rd IMO.
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Second year in the OHL vs Robertsons 3rd year in the OHLand Rossi is still considerably outproducing him. Robertson is a really good pick for where he went but hes not Rossi. Rossi has a way better possession game and control of the game than Robertson whenever you watch him. Hes a guy who controls the ice. Rossi is a better all around skater as well. Robertson is a great prospect and if you get him the puck in space hes going to bury it with his wicked shot but he doesnt have the vision or control of the game that Rossi does. Rossis also more built for the NHL, hes really stocky and strong even though hes short. Robertson is the same height but not that same thick build either. Rossi is built like a Zetterberg.
One is an almost guaranteed top 7 pick and one went in the 50s for a reason. Robertson could end up the better player and there is something to be said about picking him at 50th vs Rossi at 5 but Rossi is a clearly superior prospect. And before you ask, yes I've seen both a very solid amount.
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Yeah, I just think that for these little guys, I'm more comfortable having taken Robertson 53rd than investing a top 5-7 pick in Rossi. Maybe a good example would be Alex DeBrincat being picked in the second round vs Clayton Keller with the 7th overall, even if both are eventually fantastic players.
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I might not disagree with the value of where they were drafted aspect youre commenting on but the post I originally replied to said that Robertson is a better player and prospect than Rossi. Even this year with Robertsons season he has had, if any team had a choice to add Rossi or Robertson to their system for free, every single one is taking Rossi and not really thinking about it.
The value of pick thing is something worth talking about but saying Robertson is a better player/prospect is pretty outrageous. The only advantage Robertson has is his shot right now
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Hahahaha this thread is out of control. Leaf fans just cannot control themselves. Rossi had like 45 more points than Robertson and plays center. Quinns size and two way game makes him a better prospect. Robertson is terrific and there is nothing wrong with getting excited about him he was a steal at 52 but he wouldnt be a top 10 pick this season like Rossi will be and Quinn might be.
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Nic Petan? There goes your credibility. Believe it or not there are 30 other NHL franchises out there soon to be 31. Shocking i know.
