Jaxon Jacobson
#9 Brandon Wheat Kings. Left shot centre. 5.11 / 190
DOB: December 11, 2008
Jaxon Jacobson is an offensive forward who contributes in all situations, seeing time on both the power play and penalty kill. He displays good puck-handling ability and uses strong body positioning to protect possession and prevent opponents from separating him from the puck. His growth in the faceoff circle has been noticeable, as he has developed into a more reliable option on draws.
On this viewing, Jacobson appeared somewhat flat compared to expectations. His backchecking effort was inconsistent, and he will need to keep his feet moving more consistently to improve his pace and overall effectiveness. Increased quickness and urgency away from the puck would help elevate his impact at both ends of the ice.
Despite an underwhelming performance on this particular night, Jacobson remains a prospect with offensive upside and versatility. Based on this viewing and his body of work to date, I currently rank him 16th among eligible prospects. His long-term NHL projection is as a dependable 3/4 centre role while contributing on special teams.
12 – Jaxon Jacobson Jacobson is arguably the best playmaker in the draft, he has incredible vision, is 2 steps ahead of everyone on the ice and can create a scoring opportunity out of nothing. He is able to make passes from any situation, can make the first pass into the zone, from the neutral, on the powerplay, he is always dangerous and forces defenders to overthink the play, often leading to open teammates.
17 – Jaxon Jacobson (5’10” | 183lbs | C | Brandon Wheat Kings | Canada) Small but mighty, there’s a lot to like about Jaxon Jacobson’s game. Known for his playmaking ability, he has a knack for finding seams before they even open. Coming off an 85-point season, including 60 assists in 63 games with Brandon in the WHL, Jacobson is poised for another big year. While finishing isn’t his strongest attribute, he has good hands and tends to score from close range. His U18 Worlds stint began with him on the bench, but he quickly made an impact, recording three points in three games. He’ll need to continue developing his skating and physical play if he wants to keep pace at the NHL level. Jacobson’s IQ and play-driving ability allow him to consistently create offence despite his smaller frame, making him an intriguing player to watch as the season progresses.
Jaxon Jacobson is an offense first centerman.
The biggest attribute in his game is his ability to see the ice and take advantage of open space to position himself as either a dangerous passing option or to be the one making the dangerous cross ice pass.
He utilizes this ability in multiple different situations.
Whether it be on the powerplay, even strength, or a quick transition up ice, Jacobson is constantly looking to utilize any open ice to leverage himself or his teammates as dangerous options.
D.O.B – Dec 11, 2008
Jacobson has 38 points in 21 games this year, with eight goals and 30 assists, highlighting his elite playmaking skills at just 5-10 and 183 lbs. His game revolves around pace, manipulation, and constant off-puck adjustment. He makes quick shoulder checks to scan pressure, uses tight edges to slip through traffic, and consistently attacks seams with purpose. Jacobson’s vision drives everything he does — he delays to freeze defenders, works give-and-go routes, and hits backside lanes with timing that feels beyond his age. Strength and explosiveness are still developing, but the processing is already elite. As he gains more power in his stride, he should become harder to disrupt in traffic. Jacobson projects as a top-six forward with strong power-play value and long-term production driven by playmaking efficiency.
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