Strengths

1. Always seems like he has a chip on his shoulder and is often a catalyst for physical play in the offensive zone.
2. Grubbe is a relentless offensive force with a non-stop motor in pursuit of the puck. Will track down puck carriers and make them pay with physical play.
3. Works productively along the wall + in the cycle as his top end awareness allows him to roll into a scoring position off the wall.

Area’s for Improvement

1. Needs to be more discipled; he can take penalties at the worst times in games.
2. Lacks Explosiveness in his stride to be a great skater at the next level.

88.) Jayden Grubbe, Centre, Red Deer Rebels, WHL, 6’3? 201 lbs
Grubbe has excellent size and plays a very effective two-way game. He is strong in the faceoff circle. He is also used against the opponent’s best lines and in killing penalties. Grubbe also generates offence with his strong skating, puckhandling skill, vision and passing ability. Grubbe will need to work on his shot though. He needs to add power in order to be a threat to shoot or teams will lay off him in the zone. Grubbe suffered a season-ending knee injury in March, but is expected to be ready for the start of next season