Nick Robertson, what do you think about this Kid ?

[34]

Remember the name. Next level passion and desire. Baring injuries Hyman determination with Marner skill.

You really think he has the same skill as Marner?

 

[IPS]

This kid is an absolute shoo in for NHL top 6 career in my mind. His snapper is Kessel like, but unlike Kessel this guy can absolutely rip a clapper too. Not to mention this kid wants to be an NHL star more than any prospect I can remember. Id be absolutely shocked if he is not a high impact player in the NHL, but that's just me. Might not be immediate, but it will happen. I'd bet the farm on it.

I'm drawing a blank of what type of player this guy reminds me of, but I really don't see the Gallagher comp. Gallagher is just a really good grinder. Nick has way more skill than Gally did at that age. I wanna say Claude Giroux, excellent shot, excellent skill level, and tenacious. Its maybe not the best comp, but i think its closer stylistically to Nick vs gally

Kyle Connor IMO is an apt comparison. Not saying he'll be as good. Both play high-paced, tenacious hockey with excellent shooting ability and all-around skill.

 

[AcerComputer]

Debrincat or Bust

 

[Bronxxx]

You really think he has the same skill as Marner?

Actually closer to Matthews skill at shooting the puck. Check out his 1st NHL goal. See the resemblance to 34.

 

[OB34KNH]

You really think he has the same skill as Marner?

He doesn't have Marner skill. No way. Marner is a pure playmaker with elite hands.

His passing game isn't all that strong and neither are his hands.
Robertson is a speedy (grinder ) type with an elite shot.

The most un-biased comparison for Robertson is Mike Grabner.

In his prime, Grabner was killing penalties, blazing fast, and, had an elite shot.

 

[genk]

Have we heard anything else about his injury status?

 

[Primary Assist]

Actually closer to Matthews skill at shooting the puck. Check out his 1st NHL goal. See the resemblance to 34.

Ehhh.... Are we going to say that Soshnikov has Matthews skill based off of first career goals?

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

He doesn't have Marner skill. No way. Marner is a pure playmaker with elite hands.

His passing game isn't all that strong and neither are his hands.
Robertson is a speedy (grinder ) type with an elite shot.

The most un-biased comparison for Robertson is Mike Grabner.

In his prime, Grabner was killing penalties, blazing fast, and, had an elite shot.

You don't think Robertson has good hands? That's pretty weird. He's definitely a very good passer too

 

[Twine Tickler]

Actually closer to Matthews skill at shooting the puck. Check out his 1st NHL goal. See the resemblance to 34.

He certainly has the release. And ability to beat people clean. It’s hard to compare him to the best goal scorer on the planet, but his release is absolutely lethal. And at a junior level looked every bit as dangerous as Matthews release at that age. I mean in the blue and white game he made my ears bleed from the post and in rip. He will have to learn to get it off in tighter windows, not nearly as much space and time in the show. But once he figures out how little time he has, that shot will be able to be any goalie in the league.

 

[djdev]

reminds me of a poor mans theo fleury tbh.

 

[Cor]

Could probably get a decent pick for him

 

[hamzarocks]

Gallagher/Atkinson/Debrincat are players I think he makes a similar impact to

If he hits a next level in his development and improves his strength and acceleration he becomes Brad Marchand without the dirty rat like tendencies (less than 5% chance of this happening)

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

I’m extremely high on this kid. I really wish he were healthy, maybe we wouldn’t be musing about acquiring a winger for Tavares and Nylander if he were playing right now. His motor and shot would be much appreciated right now. Plenty of Cup winners over the past few years have had impact players on ELC’s (Sergachev, Dunn, Guentzel) help them achieve their goals, I think Robertson could be that for us.

 

[Marshy]

reminds me of a poor mans theo fleury tbh.

List of players with career 450+ Goals and 1800+ PIMs

Messier
Shanahan
K. Tkachuk
Verbeek
Fleury

I'd settle for a welfare man's Fleury LOL.

 

[Teeder Keon]

List of players with career 450+ Goals and 1800 PIMs

Messier
Shanahan
K. Tkachuk
Verbeek
Fleury

I'd settle for a welfare man's Fleury LOL.

Hey Marshy
Nice to hear from you
It’s been a while
Once a pylon , always a pylon lol
But what a teammate pylon , an original
Cheers
Go Leafs Go

 

[Teeder Keon]

List of players with career 450+ Goals and 1800+ PIMs

Messier
Shanahan
K. Tkachuk
Verbeek
Fleury

I'd settle for a welfare man's Fleury LOL.

Hell I’d settle for a homeless mans Fleury

 

[Marshy]

Hell I’d settle for a homeless mans Fleury

No kidding!

 

[IPS]

He doesn't have Marner skill. No way. Marner is a pure playmaker with elite hands.

His passing game isn't all that strong and neither are his hands.
Robertson is a speedy (grinder ) type with an elite shot.

The most un-biased comparison for Robertson is Mike Grabner.

In his prime, Grabner was killing penalties, blazing fast, and, had an elite shot.

Say what? Robertson's got a fine set of hands.

 

[OB34KNH]

Say what? Robertson's got a fine set of hands.

Not really,
His playmaking and hands are average to below-average in NHL standards.

 

[Puckstuff]

Outside of the big 4 and maybe Hyman, Robertson undoubtedly has the most potential out of any leaf forward. To me, Mikheyev, Kerfoot, Vesey, Engvall while useful are career 3rd liners. Robertson is likely to be a future top 6 guy imo

 

[darrylsittler27]

reminds me of a poor mans theo fleury tbh.

Correct answer. Yet, exactly what our 3rd line needs.

 

[Damisoph]

Very optimistic, especially hearing how good his shot was during camp. If he can show some compete/jam, he can be a top 6 guy for sure.

 

[Green Snow Storm]

He doesn't have Marner skill. No way. Marner is a pure playmaker with elite hands.

His passing game isn't all that strong and neither are his hands.
Robertson is a speedy (grinder ) type with an elite shot.

The most un-biased comparison for Robertson is Mike Grabner.

In his prime, Grabner was killing penalties, blazing fast, and, had an elite shot.

No, not that similar. Grabner was much faster than Robertson, I see Robertson being much better at everything else and being a significantly better NHL'er than Grabner.

I agree he doesn't have Marner level puck skills, I think he could be similar to a Gallagher with a better shot. So a 1st line winger.

 

[djdev]

List of players with career 450+ Goals and 1800+ PIMs

Messier
Shanahan
K. Tkachuk
Verbeek
Fleury

I'd settle for a welfare man's Fleury LOL.

lol ye just stylistically really. clearly he would be more like hobo fleury.

 

[ULF_55]

haven't seen enough from him to be impressed.

I would like to see about 200 games in the NHL before I would be comfortable