Prospect Info: Matthew Robertson, LD, 2nd round, 49th overall, 2019

[LastWordArmy]

Matthew Robertson Scouting Report: 2019 NHL Draft #32

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[Gospel of Prospal]

 

[Gospel of Prospal]

LOVE this pick

 

[Lays]

6’4 201 lbs. Robertson is a nearly physically developed defensive defenseman. While Robertson isn’t as impressive offensively as some of the other first round defenseman his defensive play, size, and good skating make him a safe bet to be an NHL defenseman. Robertson’s skating coupled with his gap control and long reach makes him a scary defenseman to go up against. Needs to work on lateral movement as he can get beat wide but that may be the weakest part of his defensive game. Shows flashes of offensive potential by rushing through the neutral zone only to make the safe pass.

Here’s my report on him. Had him at 29, was once a consensus top 10-15 prospect for this class. Again would’ve preferred a forward than a LHD but he’s good.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

WOW. I had this kid much higher. Had to take him here nice pick worth a go

 

[Polar Bear]

He was 25 on Bob's list, FWIW.

 

[One Winged Angel]

Yeah, he fell quite a bit. Wonder why.

 

[MikeSteaks]

Great pick!

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

Into this pick

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Why not. Good upside. Stay at home

 

[YoSoyLalo]

Meh on another LD, but can’t argue the value at this spot.

 

[broadwayblue]

Should have a taken a goalie.

Seriously, sounds like a great value pick. Can never have too many quality D.

 

[Machinehead]

I have an affinity for left-sided D named Robertson.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

WHL too which is kinda funny. Konawalchuck there

 

[Edge]

6’4 201 lbs. Robertson is a nearly physically developed defensive defenseman. While Robertson isn’t as impressive offensively as some of the other first round defenseman his defensive play, size, and good skating make him a safe bet to be an NHL defenseman. Robertson’s skating coupled with his gap control and long reach makes him a scary defenseman to go up against. Needs to work on lateral movement as he can get beat wide but that may be the weakest part of his defensive game. Shows flashes of offensive potential by rushing through the neutral zone only to make the safe pass.

Here’s my report on him. Had him at 29, was once a consensus top 10-15 prospect for this class. Again would’ve preferred a forward than a LHD but he’s good.

I agree with a lot of this talk.

For me, it wasn’t anything Robertson didn’t do, so much as other talents just emerged over the course or the season. I’d have to look at my peak ranking for him, but it was either the late teens or early 20s.

 

[Bluenote13]

Could be a nightmare to play against. Love the value and diversity of the 3 picks we've made so far.

 

[Edge]

Fits the desire to get the puck the out of our zone and to someone more creative.

 

[EpicDing]

Where is he playing next season? NCAA?

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Is pre-injury Staal a good comparison?

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

Where is he playing next season? NCAA?

Oil Kings in the WHL, unless he’s traded

 

[Rempe73]

I really like this pick. I would have projected him to go in the late 1st round. A good defensive d-man with a hard shot. We don’t have many of those. Seems to be like a Vlasic or a Weber-lite.

 

[Lays]

Play style wise he’s like Jaccob Slavin. Great mobility and defense

 

[Trxjw]

The kind of pick that if he works out you have a guy who makes it hell to get into your zone and is equally adept at getting it out. Awesome value at 49.

 

[tradenashnow]

This is why Gorton is a genius and AV was a moron. This stupid mentality that defenseman have to get points is idiotic. Teams that win cups keep the puck out of their net. This kid from scouting reports should have gone top 20. Gorton once again is magical. While the team is stacked on the left side. In 4-5 years my guess is Skjei will be moved for picks and he will slide right in.

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

This is why Gorton is a genius and AV was a moron. This stupid mentality that defenseman have to get points is idiotic. Teams that win cups keep the puck out of their net. This kid from scouting reports should have gone top 20. Gorton once again is magical. While the team is stacked on the left side. In 4-5 years my guess is Skjei will be moved for picks and he will slide right in.

Since when does AV like offensive defensemen?