This is a fairly common take for Robertson as a prospect, along with the fact that it may take him another full year of AHL hockey after this one to be close to NHL ready.
So while we have decent depth and prospects at LD, Miller really is the only one with star potential. I think Jones could be a great 2nd pairing guy, Robertson a solid 3rd pair.
The development of those three barring trades will likely dictate Lindgren's future here or elsewhere.
watched a lot of Robertson over the last 2 years or so.
Imo he tops out as a top 4 D. He’s still like a puppy with big paws. The size/skating package is impressive. He make many slick subtle plays with the puck. He moves the puck very well but I doubt he’ll be a big nhl point producer.
He’ll make a lot of great 1st passes and plays in his own end that won’t find themselves on the scoresheet.
He plays a responsible defensive game positionally but isn’t overly physical. I’m hoping as he adds some weight to his frame, he improves in this area a bit.
Having said all that, even though him and Schneider are basically the same age, developmentally, Schneider is further along. Robertson def needs another year/year and a half to cook and play heavy AHL 1st pair minutes.
He also needs to add another 10-15 pounds to his frame. If he does that, I’d expect you’ll see his physical game improve. He’ll never be a Schneider type bruiser, but sound positionally and won’t shy away from contact.
When all’s said and done, I see him as a 3-4 D that plays a responsible shut down D game that moves the puck well, especially for a big man.
Style wise ( Marc Staal/Nic Hjalmarsson)
Vintage Staal was a beast. I don’t think Robertson will be as good/physical of a defender, but similar style wise.
