Name: Matthew Robertson
Team: Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)
Position: Defense
Stats: 52 games played, 7 goals, 26 assists, 33 points, 26 PIMs, +18 plus/minus rating
NHL Central Scouting ranking: 26th (North American Skaters)
Comparable NHL player: Hampus Lindholm / Ryan McDonagh
One of the most importance distinctions to make when it comes to scouting hockey prospects is between what a player is right now versus what a player is projected to become in the future.
Some prospects look great at the junior level and excel in the league that they play in.