The 6-foot-6, 232-pound winger is every bit the frightening, physical menace you'd expect of a man his size. But what separates Robinson from players of a similar build is the combination of hands, a high hockey IQ and quickness like no other on this already speedy Moose roster.
"I always knew I had the offensive ability in me," Robinson said. "In the first part of my career, I was really focused on the defensive part of the game and being a responsible player in all three zones."
The offensive side is simply a bonus considering how well the rest of his game has rounded out and contributed to the Moose's 26-8-3-2 record so far this year.
"I like his stick, I like his size, I like his reads," raved Moose Head Coach Pascal Vincent when asked about Robinson's value to his first-place club. "He's a very positive guy and on the bench, he's a student of the game. .. He's got tremendous experience, and he's pretty much mistake-free. He and [25-year-old right winger] Cam Maclise, they just run the system textbook.
"For him to perform the way he's performing right now and putting up points, it's because he's playing extremely well defensively. If he's on the ice and we don't have the puck, we'll get it back. Quick. Just because of his ability, his size and his reads. He's been a huge positive player for us so far."
Whether it's enough to one day make an impression with the parent club remains to be seen. Either way, his value to the organization in helping foster a winning culture down on the farm is undeniable.
"The team's been fun, the coaches are great - there's just a good vibe around the room right now," he said.
"Hopefully I can keep this thing rolling."
- Ryan Dittrick, WinnipegJets.com