"Matthew Robertson seems to be the true forgotten prospect with the New York Rangers. Drafted in the second round in the 2019 draft, a full six years ago, Robertson signed his entry level contract just four months later. Clearly a guy the Rangers draft room loved, Robertson went from highly touted to afterthought in the short span of four years from his draft year. An injury, some chaos with the Hartford Wolf Pack, and minimal improvements in his game were all contributors,"
"Perhaps "by default" is too harsh, since he did beat out Connor Mackey, Scott Morrow, and others in camp. But it was also clear the Rangers didn't want to lose him to waivers, a stubbornness that was misguided with previous possible waiver casualty Libor Hajek. Still Matthew Robertson is getting that treatment, and he has the benefit of playing in a system better suited to his skills."
"Robertson has skated in just one game thus far, and though it's only one game, he was pretty impressive. Getting 18:07 TOI against Washington, the Rangers held a 21-10 shot share advantage (67.74%), a 0.78-0.43 xG advantage (64.21%), and a 3-1 high danger chance advantage (75%) with Matthew Robertson on the ice. Those are stellar numbers and certainly worthy of sticking in the lineup over Mackey, who was recalled due to the Carson Soucy injury."
Matthew Robertson was a 2019 second-round pick who signed his entry-level contract four months after the draft. He slipped from a highly touted prospect to an afterthought due to an injury, organizational instability with the Hartford Wolf Pack, and limited developmental progress. Robertson secured a roster spot after beating out competitors in camp and avoided waivers. He benefits from a system that suits his skills. In his lone NHL appearance he logged 18:07, and the Rangers posted dominant shot share, xG, and high-danger chance metrics with him on the ice. Carson Soucy’s concussion opens the door for an extended look.
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