MATEO NOBERT

2025-08-08

Scout: Patrick Ploch

Skating:

Nobert is an above average skater. He has good edgework and speed, able to get up and down the ice with ease.

Passing/Handling:

Mateo is a talented passer and handler, adept at quality passes to teammates, including home run passes. The handling includes the ability to transport it up the ice.

Shooting:

Nobert has a quick and accurate release on his shot. Most of his goals come from within 10 feet through accurate wristers or soft handed deflections or moves.

IQ (Vision, Anticipation, Panic/Poise):

Mateo has an above average IQ. The passing and movement demonstrate calmness, and seeing the play.

Forechecking:

Nobert is a capable forechecker. He will check or use his stick to steal the puck and keep the play in the zone.

Defense:

Mateo skates back hard, covers his man on in zone coverage and helps on the penalty kill but can be inconsistent in his coverage.

Best Asset:

Nobert has several good assets but the puck skills and soft touch are probably the best.

Biggest Concern:

While he does help on defense, his coverage needs to be more consistent.

Top Tier/Role Potential:

Middle sixer on PP1 with 60-70 points

Justification for Top Tier Assessment:

He has deficiencies that he can shore up to reach a high end third liner or good second liner.

50th Percentile Tier/Role:

Bottom sixer on PP2 with 45-55 points.

Justification for 50th Percentile Tier Assessment:

If he can't improve his weaknesses sufficiently he has enough skill to play a lesser role.

Stylistic Comparable:

Mikael Granlund

Scouts Final Thoughts and Additional Stats/Info:

Games Scouted:

Blainville-Boisbriand Armada v Val-d'Or Foreurs 11/10/24, v Halifax Mooseheads 1/18/25, v Sherbrooke Phoenix 4/4/25