F Ryan Roobroeck - Niagara IceDogs, OHL (2026 Draft)
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Not really. Its preseason. Wouldnt even be that concerned if he put up no points
Pavel Buchnevich
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4+3=7 points in 12 games to start off his OHL career.
I think he's very good. For a big winger he skates well. His older brother is also 6'7, so you figure he could grow another 3-5 inches. His offensive game is very good and he already has elite puck protection skills. He can pass it, shoot it, has good hockey sense. Looks like a potential early first rounder pick in 2026.
I think he's very good. For a big winger he skates well. His older brother is also 6'7, so you figure he could grow another 3-5 inches. His offensive game is very good and he already has elite puck protection skills. He can pass it, shoot it, has good hockey sense. Looks like a potential early first rounder pick in 2026.
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He wasn't that good when I saw him at the u17s. Not bad, but I figured he would look better amongst his peers in his own age group.
That said, those are impressive numbers especially for a late born 16yo. Hes got an amazing track record and like others said his brother is massive which boxes well for his potential to grow a few more inches.
At this very early stage he's gotta be in the mix for top 10 or even higher for 2026
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Good numbers considering how bad Niagara has been some nights.
Artorius Horus T
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First 10 games, 1+2=3 -4
Last 28 games, 14+12=26 -6
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38 games, 15 goals, 14 assists, 29 points, -10
good numbers yes, because Niagara sucks*, but its also the OHL, the highest scoring league of the trio and those numbers are not great nor very good for a player who went 2nd overall,
who is 6 foot 3 and is 200 ish lbs skilled winger
*the worst team in the entire OHL this season
3rd in goals and points within team.
Last 28 games, 14+12=26 -6
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38 games, 15 goals, 14 assists, 29 points, -10
good numbers yes, because Niagara sucks*, but its also the OHL, the highest scoring league of the trio and those numbers are not great nor very good for a player who went 2nd overall,
who is 6 foot 3 and is 200 ish lbs skilled winger
*the worst team in the entire OHL this season
3rd in goals and points within team.
Artorius Horus T
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You have the most insane expectations for everyone. First you said McKenna was having a disappointment season while he was over ppg and still 15. Now you say 29 pts in 38 games isn't good for a late born 16 year old rookie.
Do you know how many guys put up ppg as late born 16 year olds in the CHL? It's not many. Rooebrock is a solid prospect with top 10 upside. We're not talking about Crosby, McDavid , or Bedard here.
Give him time , he still has 2.5 years until he can be drafted. So far he seems to be putting up good numbers (assuming you don't have ridiculous expectations).
He was the #2 pick into the OHL , not an ES guy. Go look at some last #2 picks and see where he stacks up at 16
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24 points in 20 games, really surprised few are talking about him. I know he's a late birthday and not eligible until 2026, but he had quite a bit of hype coming out of minor hockey and just gone under the radar for awhile.
Pavel Buchnevich
"Pavel Buchnevich The Fake"
Wheeler and Pronman named him as a potential top 5 pick for 2026 on their podcast.
