Islanders' Noah Dobson: Not in lineup for Game 5, Islanders' Noah Dobson: On ice for Game 5 warmups. Rangers re-sign RFAs Gabriel Fontaine and Darren Raddysh, Fontaine’s 2019-20 was spoiled by a shoulder injury, positive impact on Acadie-Bathurst’s goal differentia, Rangers vs Hurricanes: Carolina Pushes Rangers to Brink of Elimination, Rangers Vs. Hurricanes: Thoughts Through Two “Playoff” Games, Open Thread: Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers Game 2, Jesper Fast Won’t Play in Game 2; Starting Goalie To Be Determined. This is projected to be a better than average week with more fantasy points per game than he is projected to average per game the rest of the season. Twice you see him box out his man and keep the forward’s stick out of the way of a deflection, allowing the goaltender what is a much easier save than had there been a screen or deflection. Here are two examples (watch for #53). If you have ever listened to Steve Valiquette speak about goaltending and shot quality, then you have probably heard him harp on how the easiest saves for goaltenders to make are ones where they have clear sight of the puck. ottawasenators.com is the official website of the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club. Instead, I am using them as specific examples of what I’ve seen from him overall in about six or seven games this season. Instead, I have a bigger concern with Dobson, and that’s why I have him lower in the rankings than the consensus does. Noah Dobson - #8 - Defenseman - New York Islanders - Get the latest news, highlights, and career stats for Noah Dobson from CBSSports.com. Mock Drafts User Mock Drafts Challenges Player Rankings Draft History Re-Drafts Trades Articles Rules. Scouting Report – Noah Dobson vs. Gatineau. Also included are actual stats from the current and last season. “The game today is not all about the big hit and being physical playing defence. Playing with Flyers prospect German Rubtsov, the 18-year-old Dobson registered 69 points (17 goals, 52 assists) and a plus-33 rating in 67 regular … NFL. It's expected that Dobson will be selected in the top 10 of the upcoming draft but with his stock rising it's not out of the question for him to slide into the first 5 selections. So that’s not a big deal when thinking five years down the road. Login Register. Is Noah Dobson the best defender from the QMJHL the league has seen in years? With decent ability on the puck, as well frequent involvement in transition plays due to his speed, he might generate a fair amount of offense in the NHL just as those two do. He’s incredibly efficient at getting the puck out of his zone, often carrying it out himself... he activates with the space that affords him, his stick available and his head up, hoping to create an entry at the opposition blueline.”, New York Rangers Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | Blueshirt Banter, Blueshirt Banter 2018 NHL Draft Rankings - #12 Noah Dobson, Kravtsov continues to light the lamp for Traktor. His rank based on avg proj (#159) is worse than his rank based on total fantasy points. Noah Dobson, Acadie-Bathurst Titan (QMJHL) Vitals Position: Right Defense Age on Draft Day: 18.47 Years Old Height/Weight: 6’3, 180 pounds 2017 … His 8 projected fantasy points puts him at #116 behind Henri Jokiharju and ahead of Rasmus Andersson. The top of the 2018 NHL Draft has several options on the blueline and Noah Dobson is right in the mix to be potentially the second defenceman selected after consensus #1 Rasmus Dahlin. Submit your own scouting profile & videos. "It's all out of your control. Dobson was named to the QMJHL first all-star team in 2017-18 and recently received the Honour of Sport PEI's junior male athlete of the year. His footwork is tremendous, so when it comes to dealing with transitions or unexpected attacks down his side of the ice, he is able to deal with the situation and take away space. In scouting language, that’s often code for a bad defenseman who gets stuck in his own end. Instead, the player who made the biggest impression was Acadie-Bathurst defenseman Noah Dobson. 2017-2018 Stats (Including Playoffs): 87 GP, 20 G, 62 A, 76 PIM, +42, NHL Central Scouting: 5th (North American Skaters). One, he desperately needs to get stronger. Player profile for Noah Dobson (D). The 6'3" defenseman spent his draft-eligible season showing all those who are watching just how much winning he can do. Will Noah Dobson be a … "Last year I wasn't as big and strong as I am now, so it's about having a good stick and active feet," Dobson said. Position: Defenseman Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 176 Shoots: Right Team: Acadie-Bathurst Titan. We can back that up with a few video examples. The problem with video is that you can find what you’re looking for if you search hard enough. By Grant McCagg. But I do question if people are overvaluing this particular string of games because they are more prominent.