Scouting Notes : Justin Robidas Game Report - November 13th 2020
Channel: NHL Draft Central
Date: 2021-02-16

Here's my scouting notes on Val-d'Or's attacker, 2021 NHL Draft eligible, Justin Robidas. What's YOUR opinion on the Canadian prospect ? I would love to hear it in the comments bellow !
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Summary : 
Robidas is a speedy and opportunistic attacker who used his excellent skating abilities and delightful offensive instincts to fuse to the attack smoothly. The right-handed centerman showed a splendid speed and very quick stride that allowed him to push the pace in transition as a rapid outlet option. He enjoyed including himself in all sorts of counterattacks, following rushes closely and trying to sneak to the slot. As the puck carrier, Robidas occasionally caught defensemans flat footed thanks to his blazing speed and high-tempo rushes, but his lack of size and strength often kept him away from cutting into the middle ice. Most rearguards were very underwhelmed with his 5 foot 7 frame and were able to redirect him to the outside effortlessly. Robidas showed encouraging habits in his puck protection while circling around the perimeter, keeping his feet under him to maintain speed and keeping his head up to look for passing options. He looked very poised in his decision-making, showing a patience to wait for the right passing lane. Perhaps Robidas best asset, the Canadian prospect showcased the uncanny ability to create high-danger scoring chances without the puck, time and again opening himself in key areas to give prime setup options to his teammates. He read plays effortlessly and got to his spots in a very instinctive manner, allowing him to flow with the attack fluidly. With that said, the 2021 eligible showed a complete lack of power in his shot, and improving this very aspect of his game could be key for him to become an elite finisher. It seemed to keep him away from being considered a goalscoring threat despite his constant involvement. Robidas exhibited his wonderful motor from the get go tonight, actively pursuing the puck on the forecheck and getting involved in board plays without any hesitations. He loved battling for pucks in corners, and flashed an excellent balance to fight off checks. With the few pucks he retrieved offensively, Robidas seemed to always try and send the disc back to the point, an easy and simple way to restart the cycle. The Canadian centerman showed a willingness to put the effort on the back check at times, and he was heavily trusted on to defend on the penalty kill. He also showed above average skills at the face-off dot, winning 20 of his 28 face-offs tonight. With terrific instincts, speed and compete, Robidas already possesses an excellent base to build on, with the upside to become a complementary piece on a middle 6 line at the NHL level. 

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