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

[offdacrossbar]

this kid is another subtle pick that will ultimately pay dividends. this pick, along with the miller pick last year, has added another- big body big wingspan defenseman who play defense and can motor up ice. robertson shows solid skating and smooth hips.

these 2 guys are both prototypical 2 way defenders who will matchup well and play quality minutes in all 3 zones. these 2 bookends will be monsters on this defense. miller 6'5 and robertson 6'4

loved this pick as a solid value in round 2. kid has 1st round talent. like k'andre miller, this kid will develop and step right in after 2 years of development.

the left side looks to be well stocked.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

There was literally a time he could have been our top prospect. Or at least top 3. He's not even top 10 right now. Insane.

 

[gump116]

Just giving me more fuel for my ‘Trade Brady Skjei ‘ bandwagon.

He seems a lot like Skjei as a prospect. Worse skater but better hockey iq

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

He seems a lot like Skjei as a prospect. Worse skater but better hockey iq

Not similar at all.

It wont be this offseason and barring some major improvements from other guys it won't be next offseason, but I don't think Skjei is here going into 21-22 and it will be through no fault of his own.

 

[kovazub94]

He seems a lot like Skjei as a prospect. Worse skater but better hockey iq

Other than LD position and a “two-way” description there’s very little in common I can see on the surface.

 

[ElLeetch]

There was literally a time he could have been our top prospect. Or at least top 3. He's not even top 10 right now. Insane.

there was a time that John Gilmour was our big hope on the backend. And that was just 2 years ago.

 

[eco's bones]

Robertson fell anywhere between 15 and 20 spots. He was very arguably a first round pick pick and the Rangers were really lucky he was still available at 49.

 

[NYRFANMANI]

there was a time that John Gilmour was our big hope on the backend.

Was that in an alternate universe?

 

[Zibanejbread]

 

[Fitzy]

I'm sure there's some reason for doing this now, but I don't know the CBA well enough to figure out why.

 

[gravey9]

Wasn't he injured to start the year? As a result I believe he didn't head back to juniors when he was assigned from camp. But this is really interesting timing. Need more info.

 

[Ghost of jas]

Incoming Brady Skjei trade.

 

[Leetch3]

I'm sure there's some reason for doing this now, but I don't know the CBA well enough to figure out why.

I believe that there are contract slide implications to signing him before 12/31 while he is still 18.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

I believe that there are contract slide implications to signing him before 12/31 while he is still 18.

Correct, but the slide implications aren't a factor here. If he signed next year, the contract would still be eligible for 1 slide, since he's a late birthday

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Guess he made quite the impression.

looked great at TC.

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

He lasted an awful long time in camp. Maybe they see him playing pro sooner rather than later...

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

He lasted an awful long time in camp. Maybe they see him playing pro sooner rather than later...

It doesn't really matter if they sign him now or in July though. This way he gets his signing bonus now. That's nice for him

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

NYR seeing how Heinola is playing with Pionk and figure why not force an 18 year old D into the lineup

 

[Leetch3]

 

[Leetch3]

 

[Leetch3]

Analyzing the top 10 prospects for the NY Rangers: No. 7 Matthew Robertson

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Analyzing the top 10 prospects for the NY Rangers: No. 7 Matthew Robertson

Starting to think you're Vince Mercogliano now

 

[Leetch3]

Starting to think you're Vince Mercogliano now

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[Amazing Kreiderman]

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[GoAwayPanarin]

Starting to think you're Vince Mercogliano now

He doesn't walk around with a mouth full of Marc Staal so it can't be him.