Confirmed with Link: Robertson signed to ELC

[Deebo]

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[Bedards Dad]

Is he ever expected to be a Leaf, if so, how long do we expect it to take?

 

[Walshy7]

dubas overpays again

 

[JT AM da real deal]

Big congrats!!!!!!!!! Well earned!!!!!!!!

 

[Walshy7]

Is he ever expected to be a Leaf, if so, how long do we expect it to take?

he has really good skill but also a hyman like determination for the puck. 2 years minimum, if everything went perfectly.

 

[Deebo]

Is he ever expected to be a Leaf, if so, how long do we expect it to take?

He just turned 18 on Sep 11th. it'll probably be a couple years at least.

 

[Fogelhund]

Is he ever expected to be a Leaf, if so, how long do we expect it to take?

My guess, the 2022/23 season.

Two more years in the OHL, one year in the AHL, and then maybe the Leafs.

 

[Cor]

This should have been done in July.

Fire Dubas.

 

[MJ65]

Is he ever expected to be a Leaf, if so, how long do we expect it to take?

He was just drafted, have some patience guys

 

[Advanced stats]

I believe it's either NHL or OHL for the next two seasons. NHL is at least 3 years off imo.

 

[Mr Hockey]

I believe it's either NHL or OHL for the next two seasons. NHL is at least 3 years off imo.

2 OHL~ 1 AHL ...

 

[Advanced stats]

2 OHL~ 1 AHL ...

Unfortunate, as I would love to accelerate the process with
1 OHL
1 AHL
2021-22 NHL.

Have always hated that OHL- NHL agreement.

 

[ToneBone03]

Expecting him and SDA to tear apart the O this season.

 

[BoredBrandonPridham]

Slides twice right?

 

[Primary Assist]

This makes Matthews redundant right?

 

[Nooodles]

dubas overpays again

He's definitely on hot seat now after this.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

Unfortunate, as I would love to accelerate the process with
1 OHL
1 AHL
2021-22 NHL.

Have always hated that OHL- NHL agreement.

It's a CHL agreement, and one that is kind of vital to the health of the CHL. That's a lot of revenue lost due to lower quality competition, and it also hinders the development of the non-elite prospects.

At best they may introduce an exception for 1st round players (like Marner), which means Robertson wouldn't be able to jump early anyways.

He also needs a lot of physical maturity before he's ready for the pro leagues, so even if the Leafs could put him in the AHL early, they probably would keep him in the OHL for two more years to physically mature.

 

[Advanced stats]

It's a CHL agreement, and one that is kind of vital to the health of the CHL. That's a lot of revenue lost due to lower quality competition, and it also hinders the development of the non-elite prospects.

At best they may introduce an exception for 1st round players (like Marner), which means Robertson wouldn't be able to jump early anyways.

He also needs a lot of physical maturity before he's ready for the pro leagues, so even if the Leafs could put him in the AHL early, they probably would keep him in the OHL for two more years to physically mature.

As a CHL follower, it's hardly vital to the CHL. Obviously it benefits them, but it's hardly a life or death situation.
One could argue its bad for the OHL to have a 20 year old giant(Barzeau like) playing against a 16 year old shrimp.

 

[Frelimo]

I heard they're naming him captain, and will go with three As until he's ready to play. He'll lead the team from Peterborough.

 

[BoredBrandonPridham]

Congrats. I wonder if Leafs plan to always sign one pick from the previous draft every year

 

[stickty111]

This should have been done in July.

Fire Dubas.

Lou would have signed him before they even called his name.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Great to get another young defenseman signed.

 

[Matthews34]

He just turned 18 on Sep 11th. it'll probably be a couple years at least.

Worst birthday ever! I feel bad for the kid.

 

[Deebo]

Worst birthday ever! I feel bad for the kid.

Yeah, and he was born in 2001 too!

 

[Matthews34]

Yeah, and he was born in 2001 too!

Oh man