The Promised Land
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- Dec 30, 2013
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I think he needs some AHL seasoning but you can definitely see the potential top 6 fixture there. Promising.
Robertson is still quite raw. Has the look of an unevenly developed prospect with maybe an elite shot arsenal but a little uncomfortable with the puck, skating and speed isn’t really strong and although physically willing to engage doesn’t have the size or maybe the strength to be effective yet. I don’t love his wheels, seems to be a factor that will have a big impact on how effective he can be in the NHL and requires a lot of refinement. Good thing is he’s really young and seems like a very dedicated player. Ideally would stash him away for a couple of years and give him that Andreas Johnsson development path with the Marlies.
That has more to do with being an undersized 19 year old adjusting to the fastest league in the world than it does with being "unevenly developed". The more he plays, the more dangerous he looks offensively.Robertson is still quite raw. Has the look of an unevenly developed prospect with maybe an elite shot arsenal but a little uncomfortable with the puck, skating and speed isn’t really strong and although physically willing to engage doesn’t have the size or maybe the strength to be effective yet. I don’t love his wheels, seems to be a factor that will have a big impact on how effective he can be in the NHL and requires a lot of refinement. Good thing is he’s really young and seems like a very dedicated player. Ideally would stash him away for a couple of years and give him that Andreas Johnsson development path with the Marlies.
That has more to do with being an undersized 19 year old adjusting to the fastest league in the world than it does with being "unevenly developed". The more he plays, the more dangerous he looks offensively.
He is raw but stashing him away for years is extreme overkill. Let him learn on the job because his brain and skill-set are NHL level. The areas that he needs to improve are traditionally worked on in the off-season (LB strength, straight-line speed, balance). He won't make big gains in those areas mid-season regardless of the league he's playing in.
he looks really choppy and doesn't seem to know how to do anything at less than 100% intensity, but it's undeniable that good things happen for the Leafs when he's on the ice. He's ready to be an NHL player right now, but I think he'll become a lot better once he settles into the league and gets comfortable
I don’t want to see Maurice tonight! I want the rocket!!To me, he was really noticeable against Vancouver.
What did Dick Irvin say, in that incredible movie, the Rocket,........ Irvin said, that is what I want.
Yes, he reminds me of Maurice, Rocket Richard.
Intense. Edgy. And contrary to popular belief. Not a Rielly on skates.
But he lives to score.
This kid is very interesting. I am confident Dubas knows a lot more good stuff than I do.
I don’t want to see Maurice tonight! I want the rocket!!
Fantastic movie I’ve seen it a bunch of times.