5 Standouts from Hlinka Gretzky Cup

[Larry Fisher]

The Hlinka Gretzky Cup is a launching pad for NHL careers and several prospects took the next step towards stardom at this year's tournament. Here were five of the biggest standouts: https://thehockeywriters.com/hlinka-gretzky-cup-standouts/

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[Hfbsux]

I agree with you about Robertson. Just noticed today that he was listed as 5'9. Surprising to me as he looked big out there.

 

[Larry Fisher]

I agree with you about Robertson. Just noticed today that he was listed as 5'9. Surprising to me as he looked big out there.

Maybe a typo of some sort? Perhaps it wasn't updated prior to the tournament and that is where he finished off last season? Kids grow a lot in a few months at that age. For example, Kaedan Korczak was listed at an even six-foot tall on the Kelowna Rockets and WHL website, then Hockey Canada had him listed at 6-foot-2.75 (almost 6-3), which is accurate. He grew a few inches since April.

 

[Vide]

I agree with you about Robertson. Just noticed today that he was listed as 5'9. Surprising to me as he looked big out there.

Might have had a growth spurt, I think his brother Jason was quite tiny compared to his peers at one point as well then hit a growth spurt up to 6'2. Robertson is very young too, he is still 16, not turning 17 until September so he's almost a 2020 draft eligible. Wonder how tall he'll be come draft day (or NHL combine I guess).

 

[Hfbsux]

Will be interesting to follow for sure. Kids got one hell of a snipe!