Projection: Top six scoring winger
Projectable Skills: One-timer, shot accuracy
Development Opportunities: Skating

Jacob is a sure handed and determined player who understands what spaces to get to when his team has possession. He looks for one-timer situations and quick release one timers with quality off puck space and aggression. Those quick touches and PP moments help set up him to succeed consistently. Along the boards, he isn’t overly physical but he gets into the muck of board battles and individual moments. He has the fluidity of decision making and the ability to adapt in the offensive zone. Little toe drags and powerful cuts to the forehand help him create shooting space or propel in through his crossovers. While he does sometimes have problems closing gaps on the forecheck in time or escaping bigger players with long strides, he has the ability to adapt positionally and move the puck before that close happens. The height of his game relies on quick puck touches and PP moments to use the one-timer.

This was another strong game from Schwartz as he continued to be the main driver of offence for this team. He is really leaned on in the important moments and he seems to feed off being the main character in any game. I love his ability to battle through the muck as he takes a beating throughout, but his energy never seems to waiver and his relentless re-engagement serves to wear down the opposition defence. Size may always be a concern for him, but he is a warrior in the trenches and someone who I think will continue to find ways to compensate for his limitations to allow his high skill level to shine.

Schwartz enthusiasm for goal scoring was on full display in this contest as his empty net goal polished off the hattrick. His shot is a major weapon and is one that he uses with extreme confidence. He expects to score on every shot and showed noticeable frustration when his accuracy was a little off on a couple attempts in this game. That is the exception to the norm however as he really excels at picking corners with his lightning quick release. Schwartz also uses those strong wrists to sling the puck around as a passer. He is really crisp with his puck movement and remains a dual threat to keep goaltenders honest. Despite his small stature I love the sandpaper he plays with, backing down from no challenge and playing the role of pest when needed.