LW Jason Robertson (2017, 39th, DAL)

[ValeriKamensky]

Don`t found thread about him.

Few minutes ago played against Oshawa(1:2 L SO) and scored the one goal by Kingston. American native but plays in Canada since 2014.
From what I saw:
- great mix of size(188/88 or 6`2"/194) and speed
- solid north-south skater
- nice wrist shot, quick release
- work ethic

In 2016/17 season - 42 GP, 42 TP(20+22) - takes a lead on goals and points in Frontenacs.

Draft rankings notice him not often, probably cause Frontenacs don`t have great center who can help him to improve his stats. Just Draftsite put him on 1st round.

Who are watching him often? What about his creativity, stickhandling? Also seems like he need to use his size more often

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Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) -> Niagara IceDogs (OHL) - November 2018

 

[Brock]

Robertson is a very solid prospect for the first three rounds come June. Probably ends up falling anywhere between 50-80 IMO.

Has pretty decent speed once he gets going, but his start ups are a bit sluggish. Average skater all things considered.

Uses his size very well offensively IMO. Very aggressive in driving the net and protects the puck well in the offensive end.

But he needs to use his size more away from the puck. Not much of a two-way player and he needs to do better to win loose puck battles.

As you said, very solid north/south player right now with goal scoring potential (size, good shot, and hands).

I know Redline Report is extremely high on him.

 

[John B]

Only seen him play once, but I was impressed. He really stood out in a good way. He was playing against the Spitfires earlier in the season. Had some good chances, skated well, and I thought he did a good job defensively in the game I seen. I can't remember if he scored, but overall I remember he had a good game. Only viewing I've had of him unfortunately.

 

[zeropotentate]

I haven't seen him play, so I'm only watching stats, but last year he caught my eye, and I'm excited to see him producing at around a ppg pace. Should be a nice pickup this draft.

 

[Sticks and Pucks]

He's having a pretty good season on a bad team. Not sure why he isn't generating more talk.

 

[Visnovsky]

In addition to drafting D heavy in this draft, here's a guy that I would want Toronto to take a look at. A Babcock-type player with solid upside.

 

[cheesymc]

Does anyone know what his ethnicity is? Looks asian/african in some pictures, but I'm guessing asian/caucasion mix.

I've never seen so many asians (mostly mixed) in a draft. I was happy to see a few like Ang and Pu last year but it looks like there is growing diversity which is great to see.

 

[wings5]

What prevents him from being the level of a top 10, top 15 pick? In this draft I don't think there are so many standouts that there is a significant difference in prospect talent from picks 10-30 or even lower than 10.

 

[Hale The Villain]

Forgive me for asking, as I have not gotten the chance to watch him play yet this year, but why the hell is this guy not rated in the 1st round?

'99 born 6'2 powerforward that has 25 goals and 50 points in 47 games.

His 50 points becomes extremely impressive when you consider he put up those points on a terrible offensive team. Kingston is dead last in the CHL with only 120 goals on the year. That means that Robertson has contributed on 42% of Kingston's goals this year, which is absolutely ridiculous. Got an 18 point lead on his nearest teammate, who happens to be a defenseman. He's almost out-producing his nearest forward teammate by double.

Got some great highlights on youtube. Dude looks a little slow, but has silky smooth hands, a terrific shot and seems to make good decisions.

Despite all this, he's the 34th ranked NA skater by Central Scouting and doesn't make ISS's top 31. What gives?

 

[ValeriKamensky]

Maybe scouts have not spending their time to Frontenacs, cause team's result is bad. And there is no players who had some hype before this season.
Probably after Eemeli Rasanen's decent CHL Top Prospect game scouts will watch more Kingston's games and Robertson will be on the radar too

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Haven't seen as many Kingston games this season as I usually do, but this is what I've noticed about Robertson (some is based on last year, too):

-Quick release on a pretty strong shot.
-Drives to the net, so he can score laser beams from outside 20 feet or crash in dirty goals around the net.
-Doesn't seem to have that explosive first couple of steps.
-More of a goal scorer than a passer.

Perhaps a poor man's Micheal Dal Colle? Though Robertson drives the net more than Dal Colle, whereas Dal Colle's a better passer.

 

[ValeriKamensky]

Haven't seen as many Kingston games this season as I usually do, but this is what I've noticed about Robertson (some is based on last year, too):

-Quick release on a pretty strong shot.
-Drives to the net, so he can score laser beams from outside 20 feet or crash in dirty goals around the net.
-Doesn't seem to have that explosive first couple of steps.
-More of a goal scorer than a passer.

Perhaps a poor man's Micheal Dal Colle? Though Robertson drives the net more than Dal Colle, whereas Dal Colle's a better passer.

Is JVR a good comparison for Robertson?

 

[93LEAFS]

Is JVR a good comparison for Robertson?

Too big a gap in their skating.

 

[izzy]

I don't get why he isn't ranked higher. He almost has more goals than anyone else on his team has points. It's not like he has skating problems or attitude problems.

 

[TT1]

Yea i really like Robertson, always seems like he's on the ice for Kingston. McFarland trusts him a lot.

 

[Magua]

Jason Robertson is one of my favorite prospects. I absolutely have him in my top 25-30 ranking wise, although he's more a classic 2nd rounder type I'd be ecstatic to get in the 30-45 range. He is SO underrated. Yes, he's a great forechecker and boards player, has a really stocky PWF frame, is one of the younger ones in the draft, has a great shot......but 2 things separate him in my mind: his intelligence and his really soft hands....stick-handling, passing, whatever. He's far from just a big guy with a big shot and crease banging. But he has that too. Robertson legit drives the offense on his line and (worst scoring in the OHL) team and is always around the play. I don't think a similarly ranked/profiled guy like Gadjovich has anything on Robertson IMO.

I don't get why he isn't ranked higher. He almost has more goals than anyone else on his team has points. It's not like he has skating problems or attitude problems.

He absolutely has skating problems though. I think his footwork/edgework is good in tight, but his skating is clunky and heavy in stride. It's his biggest flaw and why he won't go higher. I just would bet on everything else about him and that he can fix that. He has a lot of upside.

 

[izzy]

He absolutely has skating problems though. I think his footwork/edgework is good in tight, but his skating is clunky and heavy in stride. It's his biggest flaw and why he won't go higher. I just would bet on everything else about him and that he can fix that. He has a lot of upside.

I've never noticed anything wrong with his skating for someone his age.

 

[Brock]

He absolutely has skating problems though. I think his footwork/edgework is good in tight, but his skating is clunky and heavy in stride. It's his biggest flaw and why he won't go higher. I just would bet on everything else about him and that he can fix that. He has a lot of upside.

This. Ask any scout and the term consistently thrown around is "heavy boots."

 

[Hale The Villain]

Robertson finishes with 42 goals and 81 points in 68 games

Finished strong with 13 goals and 27 points in his last 13 games, and contributed on 45% of Kington's goals this year

Looks like a top 10 talent on paper. Highlights show a big kid with soft mitts and a great shot. Have to think that he's established himself as a lock for the 1st round, if not the top 20.

 

[TT1]

Robertson finishes with 42 goals and 81 points in 68 games

Finished strong with 13 goals and 27 points in his last 13 games, and contributed on 45% of Kington's goals this year

Looks like a top 10 talent on paper. Highlights show a big kid with soft mitts and a great shot. Have to think that he's established himself as a lock for the 1st round, if not the top 20.

This is the most impressive thing for me, that said he really needs to work on his skating.. never know how prospects with skating issues are gonna turn out.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

This is the most impressive thing for me, that said he really needs to work on his skating.. never know how prospects with skating issues are gonna turn out.

Mark Stone is the poster boy for why teams still take guys who aren't good skaters, but who have everything else you want in a player.

Not saying Robertson will be as good as Stone -- Stone's a much better passer/better overall vision -- but just saying, a talented kid with everything going for him other than being slow-footed is still a good risk to take in the 2nd or 3rd round.

 

[BigRangy]

How would he compare to Tyler Toffoli as a draft eligible? Like Toffoli, it sounds like Robertson will probably go later than his production would indicate because of skating issues.

 

[Brock]

How would he compare to Tyler Toffoli as a draft eligible? Like Toffoli, it sounds like Robertson will probably go later than his production would indicate because of skating issues.

They aren't really a good comparison other than having the skating issues.

Robertson's game is built around power. Vast majority of his goals come within 2 feet of the crease, although he does have a good release on a heavy shot. Protects the puck well on net drives and in possession/during the cycle.

Where as Toffoli's game was built around his shot and ability to find open space to get it off. On top of having some skating issues, his "overall" game was a major work in progress as a draft eligible player. He also showed more "skill" with the puck and a better playmaking ability.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

12 points in 7 games in round 1.

Dude seems way too under the radar for me...

 

[Hale The Villain]

He's in my top 10.

6'2, 196lbs
Threat to score from anywhere
Hockey sense is through the roof
Great hands and good vision
Ridiculous production

Only thing stopping him from becoming a top 6 scorer is his slow feet, but that's something that can be fixed.

Most underrated player in the draft right now.