Ht/Wt: 6' 3"/195 lbs
Position: LHD
Team: Tri-City (WHL)

Jackson Smith's Player Profile

Corey Pronman - The Athletic - June 10th: "He's a 6-foot-3 defenseman who skates quite well. He’s funky-looking at times, going 10-2 with his edges a bit too much, but he's a powerful, fluid skater who can easily get by checkers and skate pucks up ice."

Adam Kimelman - NHL.com - June 9th: "The left-shot defenseman has NHL-ready size, skates well enough to be a one-man breakout and can make a smart first pass out of the zone. The 18-year-old has solid offensive skills, and was physical in the defensive zone while playing against other team's top lines."

Mike Morreale - NHL.com - June 9th: "With good speed and movement through the neutral zone to lead the rush, Smith (6-3, 195) had 54 points (11 goals, 43 assists) in 68 games. A fan of Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Kevin Korchinski, Smith can run the first unit on the power play or penalty kill, can finish hits, and take charge in transition."

Scott Wheeler - The Athletic - June 2nd: "Smith’s a big, strong, powerful left-shot defenseman who plays hard and can impact play in a variety of ways. He’s strong through his pushes as a skater, regularly beating the first layer of pressure laterally."

Steven Ellis - Daily Faceoff - May 27th: "Many consider Smith to be the second-best defensive prospect in the draft. From an overall package standpoint, Smith has so many things going for him. He’s physical, skates so well, and he’s very mobile for a 6-foot-3 defenseman."

Tony Ferrari - The Hockey News - May 12th: "In the offensive zone, Smith is mobile all over the zone. He shows some really impressive passing ability and gets himself into position to take good shots. With no clear-cut second-best defender in the draft, Smith brings all of the tools to present a high upside and a safe floor."

Jason Bukala - Sportsnet - March 26th: "Lakovic is an intriguing prospect. He’s a big body forward who can be elusive in open ice with his effortless stride. He’s difficult to check when he’s handling the puck due to his long reach and stature."

Smaht Scouting - March 23rd: "Lakovic, a 6-foot-4 winger with impressive speed, combines strong puck protection, quick hands, and a scoring touch. He has improved his vision and playmaking but still needs to refine his scanning, off-puck awareness, and consistency in physical play."

Jackson Smith's Stats

Click here to return