LD Jack Rathbone - Harvard Univ., NCAA (2017, 95th, VAN)

[zcaptain]

Hi People

I was not sure where to put this, and would like to get some feedback from those Posters that are really up on LHD Jack Rathbone who plays at Harvard.

What I am particularly interested is how Rathbone compares at the same age to Adam Fox and John Marino, not that I think he is as good, but how close is he to their ability at the same age?

I thought, you all, would be better to answer...…...Thanks.

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[zcaptain]

No help?

 

[Our Lady Peace]

Canucks fans seem to be often keeping tabs on Rathbone but there hasn't been updates in a couple months:

Prospect Info: - 95th overall (2017): Vancouver selects D Jack Rathbone (Harvard commit)

 

[krutovsdonut]

he's an incredible skater. he is able to score ppg at the ncaa level and he has a decent toolbox but he does not show elite offensive talent. he's not tall but he is built solid. he seems to have a great attitude and is likeable. he also seems like a bright kid.

i'd say he's a good bet to get a shot in the nhl on his skating alone. i have no idea if he will be offensive dman or an all rounder though.

 

[M2Beezy]

he's an incredible skater. he is able to score ppg at the ncaa level and he has a decent toolbox but he does not show elite offensive talent. he's not tall but he is built solid. he seems to have a great attitude and is likeable. he also seems like a bright kid.

i'd say he's a good bet to get a shot in the nhl on his skating alone. i have no idea if he will be offensive dman or an all rounder though.

I thought he kept failing high school?? Or am i thinking of another of our American prospects?

 

[VasilyHoglander]

I thought he kept failing high school?? Or am i thinking of another of our American prospects?

Yeah he failed high school then got into Harvard cause they felt bad for him

 

[IComeInPeace]

I thought he kept failing high school?? Or am i thinking of another of our American prospects?

He stayed to play in his high school league an extra year so he could stay close to his brother who I believe has autism, or is on the spectrum.

For whatever it’s worth, by the numbers, he is rated to be the d-man in the Canucks organization with the highest probability of success (ahead of Juolevi, Woo, Rafferty).

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Signed his ELC today

 

[Nabrules]

Fantastic D prospect!

I think he’s a Vancouver’s 2nd best prospect behind Podkolzin who has legitimate #3D upside who can anchor a second pair one day.

 

[William H Bonney]

He was ready for the next step, so I'm eager to see how he does professionally. He's an exciting prospect who's gone under the radar outside of Vancouver. He was excellent at Harvard and has an intriguing skill set. Vancouver must be pumped to not have to worry about it him bolting.

 

[Brodeur]

From the handful of times I watched Harvard on TV (plus the random game I attended when they played Arizona State at the Ducks practice rink in December), I liked what I saw from Rathbone. Seemed like a jack of a trades type of D, could do a little bit of everything. I would think he'd need a year in the AHL, but I would have said the same about John Marino.

 

[The Vasili Jerry]

Rathbone had a great start to his pro career tonight. He finished the game with 3 assists and 3 shots in a 7-2 Utica Comets win. I watched a few of his games at Harvard and loved everything about him so it's great to see him being able to do it at the AHL level as well (all be it in just one game so far).

 

[lawrence]

Rathbone had a great start to his pro career tonight. He finished the game with 3 assists and 3 shots in a 7-2 Utica Comets win. I watched a few of his games at Harvard and loved everything about him so it's great to see him being able to do it at the AHL level as well (all be it in just one game so far).

was hoping this one flys under the radar. Last thing I want is some fan with a burner account accusing Canuck fans of over hyping their own prospects.

 

[M2Beezy]

was hoping this one flys under the radar. Last thing I want is some fan with a burner account accusing Canuck fans of over hyping their own prospects.

Hes the next Quinn Hughes but taller, heavier, orange hair and a better shot

His skating is even better than QH

 

[Love]

Hes the next Quinn Hughes but taller, heavier, orange hair and a better shot

His skating is even better than QH

FACT

 

[Wandering Cynic]

Rathbone is insanely underrated. I'm still shocked he didn't get a game or two in with the Canucks. Hughes, Rathbone, and Juolevi on the left side is solid. The Canucks just need to have three solid defensive defensemen on the right side.

 

[FOurteenS inCisOr]

was hoping this one flys under the radar. Last thing I want is some fan with a burner account accusing Canuck fans of over hyping their own prospects.

Everyone who disagrees with you = burner account.

 

[FOurteenS inCisOr]

Nice.

Considering getting AHLTV to keep tabs on Jack.

Would be huge if the Canucks could get another top 4 defender from in house, (then maybe get one on the cheap from a team about to lose one in expansion) so they don’t have to overpay another UFA.

 

[lawrence]

Everyone who disagrees with you = burner account.

Did you ask everyone ?

 

[Lemmiwinks]

Nice.

Considering getting AHLTV to keep tabs on Jack.

Would be huge if the Canucks could get another top 4 defender from in house, (then maybe get one on the cheap from a team about to lose one in expansion) so they don’t have to overpay another UFA.

I got AHLTV for Jack’s first game. Would recommend

 

[FOurteenS inCisOr]

Did you ask everyone ?

I did—always looking out for you.

*disclaimer* this is a burner account.

 

[lawrence]

I did—always looking out for you.

*disclaimer* this is a burner account.

everyone’s a burner account

 

[M2Beezy]

FACT

 

[The Vasili Jerry]

Add another assist from tonight.

So far his stats in the AHL are: 2GP 0G 4A +4

I'm actually quite impressed with his defensive play too.

 

[flying v 604]

Rathbone is insanely underrated. I'm still shocked he didn't get a game or two in with the Canucks. Hughes, Rathbone, and Juolevi on the left side is solid. The Canucks just need to have three solid defensive defensemen on the right side.

Jack has looked fantastic and him and Woo have great chemistry so far. He also looks good on his off-side which is a plus.