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Robertson brothers: Jason vs Nick
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LeProspector
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Yeah, definitely see some Mark Stone in his game. I also see some Jason Spezza. I see a lot of Fiala in Nick Robertson.
Pyrophorus
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Since the question was phrased in such a way: It should be Nick.
He's just more productive.
He's just more productive.
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He was more productive as an 18 year old, but Jason was more productive as a 16 and 17 year old in the OHL. Jason went on to lead the OHL in scoring as a 19 year old with 117 points in 62gp, a 1.89 p/gp vs Nick's 1.86 as an 18 year old. And he just wrapped up an excellent first year pro in the AHL, leading his team in scoring.
Given that it can take bigger guys a bit more time to dominate at the junior level, it's not really all that unexpected for Nick to have broken out a bit earlier than Jason.
I would think Jason's at significant size advantage would give him the higher ceiling, considering he's already proven the ability to produce offense at an elite level, and has made a very smooth transition to the pro game.
I'd say that gives him the higher floor rather than ceiling
LeafsNation75
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No one should have a strong opinion in favor of one or the other at this point.
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Give me Nick.
Both are excellent players, but what Nick did this year was truly unbelievable.
Nick Robertson Season Achievements
- One of only 3 players to go over a goal per game in the OHL since 2005 (Kane and Tavares being the other 2). He scored 55 goals, in 46 games which is a pace of 81 goals in 68 games. Also, the highest gpg in a season since Eric Lindros in 91.
- He led the league in goals by 3, while playing 16 less games then second place.
- CHL Sportsman of the year
- voted 1st for most dangerous in a goal area, 1st for best shot, 2nd for best stickhandler, 2nd for hardest worker, 2nd best shootout shooter 3rd for hardest shot in the OHL Coaches Poll
-Had 86 points in 46 games, the 5th highest ppg in the ohl.
-Was a ppg at the world juniors, and had a solid tourney.
-Was chosen on the leafs playoffs roster.
-Earned an ELC at training camp.
All at the age of 18. Him being 5 days away from the 2020 draft while being born 3 months prematurely makes him easier to compare to the 2020 draft players. In which he likely goes top 10.
Both are excellent players, but what Nick did this year was truly unbelievable.
Nick Robertson Season Achievements
- One of only 3 players to go over a goal per game in the OHL since 2005 (Kane and Tavares being the other 2). He scored 55 goals, in 46 games which is a pace of 81 goals in 68 games. Also, the highest gpg in a season since Eric Lindros in 91.
- He led the league in goals by 3, while playing 16 less games then second place.
- CHL Sportsman of the year
- voted 1st for most dangerous in a goal area, 1st for best shot, 2nd for best stickhandler, 2nd for hardest worker, 2nd best shootout shooter 3rd for hardest shot in the OHL Coaches Poll
-Had 86 points in 46 games, the 5th highest ppg in the ohl.
-Was a ppg at the world juniors, and had a solid tourney.
-Was chosen on the leafs playoffs roster.
-Earned an ELC at training camp.
All at the age of 18. Him being 5 days away from the 2020 draft while being born 3 months prematurely makes him easier to compare to the 2020 draft players. In which he likely goes top 10.
CatchyTune
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Way to early to tell considering they are 18 and 20.
Nick in his 18yo season (1.2GPG, 1.86PPG) significantly outproduced Jasons 18yo season (0.7 GPG, 1.27PPG). So I would point to him having more potential.
Nick in his 18yo season (1.2GPG, 1.86PPG) significantly outproduced Jasons 18yo season (0.7 GPG, 1.27PPG). So I would point to him having more potential.
Fonzieleaf
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Nick and it's not because I'm a leafs fan. By all projections and trajectories, he looks the most promising of the two.
pretty sure Jared is the best of the brothers
Pavel Buchnevich
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I'm surprised this is close, and I say that as someone who thinks it's close between the brothers.
I'm a big fan of Jason. A lot of people criticize his skating, but I don't think he's much worse than an average skating. I've never seen this skating weakness people speak of.
But I still think you are talking about a higher ceiling player with Nick, and he's had another good season. I think it's hard not to go with him here.
I'm a big fan of Jason. A lot of people criticize his skating, but I don't think he's much worse than an average skating. I've never seen this skating weakness people speak of.
But I still think you are talking about a higher ceiling player with Nick, and he's had another good season. I think it's hard not to go with him here.
Pyrophorus
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If it was a straight who's better player, I would go with Jason, due to my mantra of NHLer>>>Non-NHLer
I get what you are saying but I still take Nick as I think he is just going to be more productive.
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Go back one year and look at what all Jason did in Juniors. At worst, equally as dominant.
MrHeiskanen
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Jason was too busy leading the CHL to worry about measly OHL awards.
But for real, 50/50 between these guys.
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I enjoyed watching Jason more in the OHL but I think long term Nick will have the better career.
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