Playing a vital role on this Little Caesars team with his combination of size, skill and creativity, Jackman was one of the biggest standouts of the tournament as a whole posting 10 points in his 4 outings. Jackman is a strong puck carrier in transition, leveraging his body to shield the puck from his opponents, staying strong on his stick to fend off stick checks and showing immense creativity in his passing with excellent timing and accuracy to successfully keep possessions alive and create quality looks for his linemates however, what really makes Jackman stand out is his goal-scoring abilities. He’s often able to get to the right spots on the ice to make himself a constant scoring threat and with his strong shooting mechanics and powerful release, he proved at this tournament that he has the finishing ability as well. He continues to show positive progress in his development and is one of the more projectable forwards on this roster given the size and offensive toolkit.

Landon Jackman is one of the biggest, strongest, and most competitive players within the class, that I’m certain USA Hockey would love to work with and develop over the next few seasons. Standing at 6’3 and 192lbs at just 15 years old, and owning the ability to navigate the ice, pivot, turn and move like a player of much smaller stature, the projectable skills this player owns makes him one of the most coveted players in the class. He carries the puck extremely well through traffic, both as a result of delicate puck handling around sticks and feet, along with powering his way around opponents, dropping the shoulder, driving the middle lane, and creating space via physical contact, pace, and strong steps around a man while extending the stick. With the stick extended coming out of these strong moves around opponents, either off the rush or off the wall, can whip a shot on net in stride with elite power and accuracy, making him a lethal shooting threat out of scrums and tight areas of the ice. An element of his game that makes him further effective as an offensive weapon comes in the form of his work below the offensive goal line, pulling in checkers, hanging out with the puck, holding off checkers and puck pursuing forwards, eventually slipping free of pressure, and finding a passing lane to the slot, hitting the tape of a teammate nearby the goalmouth. He’s seemingly impossible to shove off the puck at times at this level and is way more advanced physically than many of his peers, not necessarily effective just as a result of his size, but the puck skills and dynamism to his game makes him all the more deadly. His in-zone playmaking game is a strong-suit of his game, but I do find him to be a more effective goal scorer, both when playing at speed as he crossed the line and firing from range, but as well as winning those pucks in tight to the crease, collecting second chances, and boxing out opposition in pursuit of pucks. He’s incredibly adaptive to cap it all off; he can play at a high pace and make decisions on the fly, both through the neutral zone and offensive zone, along with if necessary can contribute in a low-scoring game, where little space is available, playing a hard-and-heavy game, making responsible plays with the puck, and being firm on puck carriers to limit their time and space and force turnovers. He reminds me a bit of William Horcoff from the 2007-born American class, he’s a better skater with greater edge work and control but mimics the same style of a strong downlow game that can help open up ice for others, slipping passes through seams to set up teammates for great scoring looks. Very intrigued to see how his seasons goes with his new club with Little Caesars.

Making his debut with his new club with Little Caesars, Landon Jackman made a strong first impression as he made the most of his size, skill, and strength to capitalize on chances deep in the offensive zone, prolong puck possession bouts, and make plays from tough areas. His use of his stride to cover ice while calmly handling the puck makes him somewhat evasive as he maneuvers his way around the outside of the offensive zone. Coupling in his reach and soft puck touches, it’s difficult for the majority of defenders to get a stick in and successfully land a stick check to knock the puck free. In the event checkers went shoulder-to-shoulder with him and attempted to shove him off the puck, there was little effectiveness to such efforts, absorbing contact without breaking stride, he was excellent at shielding the puck. This puck protection work below the goal line ultimately forced opponents out of position, opening lanes for Jackman to slip pucks to the slot to wide-open teammates. When there was ice in front of him he showed off a lethal wrist shot. Arguably one of the hardest ones within the class according to the eye test, combined with some terrific accuracy, he picked a couple corners and was able to rip effective shots on net from range, both in stride along with from a crowded area close to, or in, the slot. There was just very little panic to Jackman’s game as whole, he never rushed a play, didn’t overly rely on his size to make plays, and had the patience and vision to outwait opponents, giving him more ice to work with as a result. Truly, one of the top power forwards within the 2009-born birth year to this point in time.

Landon Jackman’s six goals led the team, and his seven total points saw him finish second in that regard as he capped off a very strong showing at the Selects camp. The first thing that stood out to me was his shot, he has a wicked wrister that he quickly gets off and he was unloading it from various spots in the attacking zone highlighting the confidence he has in it. He generates immense power and accuracy on his shot, and he is quick to let it fly once he sees an open shooting lane. His puck handling was very good as well, he showed nice skills to work openings for himself and dance by a man or two before getting into a more dangerous scoring area to get his shot away. He’s a big body too, utilizing his size to drive towards the net and fend off players as he protects the puck, and he did well to box players out and earn rebound chances. He possessed the puck extremely well as he used his size to protect as he floated around the zone, using his reach to keep the puck out of the defense’s grasp, and scanned the zone for passing options. He made nice cuts through the slot off the puck and was able to redirect a point shot home during one of his drive-bys. He showed a great understanding of his skills and his role as a bigger man on the ice with an excellent shot, and he did well to not bite off more than he could chew in terms of taking too many players on at one time. He wasn’t always involved, sometimes playing more of a background role, but his involvements were often very impactful and he did well to pick his moments to pounce.

The offensive leader for the St. Louis AAA Blues, Landon Jackman was able to generate a lot of scoring chances for his team using his aggressiveness, size and passing ability. He was great at using his size to protect the puck by keeping his body in between the puck and the defender to create a shield while also using his long reach to extend possessions in the offensive zone. He had great vision, drawing defenders to him in the offensive zone before finding an open seam and sending a pass to open teammates for grade A scoring chances and was even more dangerous on the power play with extra time and space to make those kinds of plays. He used his speed to be aggressive on opposing defenseman, pressuring them on breakouts and using his frame to cut them off along the boards but he was particularly good in battling for loose pucks where he showed a determination to come out with the puck using his strong stick and quick hands to tap pucks through defenders and then attack the middle of the ice. Despite being held off the scoresheet in the three games, Jackman showed a lot of offensive upside at this year’s Nationals.

One of the top players in the country to this point, ranked 25th in the country, the size and tenacity Landon Jackman plays with makes him a dominant on-puck player. It’s rare to see players at this young an age take advantage of their physical tools appropriately, knowing when to cut to into lanes, how long he can hold onto a puck whilst a checker remains on his back, and even being capable of using his tools to overpower opponents and force pucks free. He’s likely one of the best puck protectors I’ve seen to this point in time, the edgework from a bigger skater, the range he has through his limbs and stick, and the speed and skill he plays with is the perfect storm to allow him to be dominant in possession. His work in the corners and below the goal line was where he made the greatest impact offensively, he was so good at pulling pucks from scrums and taking them to the net, whether it be with his own will, or by sending a pass to the slot to an open teammate. The explosiveness, and overall speed in which he makes decisions and attempts plays is an overbearing task for defenders to contain.

Jackman was a bully in the best way in this game, constantly imposing his will and making life difficult for defenders. He was excellent at carrying the puck into the zone and turning those entries into dangerous chances. Whether he was faking a hard drive to the net before pulling up to hit the late man, or simply powering through and creating chaos around the crease. He capped off his strong performance with a beautiful goal, burying what would stand as the game-winner. It was a physical, skilled, and impactful showing from a player who set the tone all game long.

Landon Jackman had a few moments where he showed what makes him so special. His size is one of his greatest assets and once he was able to get up to speed, he did a good job at shielding the puck to the outside, going deep in the zone, and quickly flipping to his forehand in tight to snap a shot on goal from a tight angle. He made some nice plays from the half-wall and lower in the zone nearby the goal-line as well, particularly on the powerplay, with lethal accuracy and effective passing power, he was able to force his passes through lanes with great velocity and hit his target accordingly. Using his frame for good away from the puck, he did a nice job getting involved away from the puck as well to push and shove puck carriers around.

Although it wasn’t the most dominating performance I’ve seen from Jackman, I liked the shooting mentality he brought to his team. In a game that was so close, Landon took every opportunity he had to get pucks to the net whether that challenging goaltenders with his release whenever he saw a shooting lane or taking shots from tough angles to create second chance opportunities. He would end up being the overtime hero after fully connecting on a one-timer from the right dot that blew past the Anaheim netminder to give his team the victory on day one.

Landon Jackman is a shoot-first power forward who finally got his goal with five seconds left in the game from an incredibly tight angle over the goalie’s shoulder. He utilized his strength effectively to battle through contact and earn passage to the front of the net, holding onto possession well and getting the puck on goal when the lanes opened up for him. He made great movements off the puck to drive to the front of the net and look for redirection and rebounds, using quick bursts of speed to shoot through gaps in the defense. His playmaking ability shined through as well, finding plenty of incisive passing lanes to access and feed the puck into with his crisp deliveries. Some bits of defensive contributions added to his well-rounded showing, with accurate stick checking and using his reach to poke the puck loose and gain possession, setting up a nice odd-man rush in the process. It was a very solid game from Jackman all around, he showed plenty of skill and was impactful throughout.

The scorer of the lone goal for Team Purple in this one, Landon Jackman was one of the attackers who was able to find a way to get involved and break down the Gray defense. His goal was impressive, gathering it from his own zone and skating up the ice working to the left boards and slipping by his man with a quick deke before wiring it off the underside of the bar and in. He attempted a handful of shots in this one and it’s clear that it is a real threat, he was testing the netminder from as he knew he could score on any one of his shots. He wasn’t necessarily responsible for an abundance of chance creation for others, but he carved out shooting chances for himself very well.

Suited up in the orange Little Caesars pants in this one, at first glance I was confused as to who this big-bodied Little Caesars player was, not being familiar with anyone of such last season, until realizing it was Landon Jackman who will be playing his 2024-2025 season with the LC program. Scoring 3 goals in this one, all of which coming via different avenues of scoring, this may be the best I’ve seen Jackman play to this point in time. Before he found the back of the net, I had already made note of his soft hands and overall ability to corral and protect the puck, the size helps, but it was mostly his lateral movement and quick reactions to sticks and reaching opponents that helped him keep play alive. He got things going for himself coming down the left wing, making a quick move wide and shooting far-side, he picked the corner with ease, powering a shot past the goalie. Less than a minute later, he got into some open ice with speed, jumped into the high slot and hammered home a one-timer effort from range. Jackman could always score, but I feel as if the scoring touch he exhibited in this one has shown some growth. The confidence to shoot the puck in certain situations, along with the raw ability to finish and pick corners have all improved. His hat trick goal was more of a solo effort, pressuring a Team White defender, he collected a loose puck, powered around his man, and fired another heavy wrister through the goaltender, giving Team Purple a 5-2 lead. You couldn’t have really asked for more from Jackman in this one, playing the perfect archetypical power forward game, collecting 3 goals in the process.

The leading weapon on this St. Louis AAA Blues squad, Landon Jackman, did a nice job at providing some offensive chances despite not being able to convert on any. His vision and ability to manipulate his passing angle by leaning on a defender, or even extending the stick and hooking area passes forward, helped him connect on some slick passes in tight spaces to teammates, leading to some chaos in front of the HoneyBaked net. His best chance of the game came hunting down a loose puck, bulldozing through the nearest checker, and getting a solid whack at a puck in the immediate vicinity to the crease. His footspeed and acceleration allowed him to get involved as F1 on many retrievals and dump-ins, closing in on the puck carriers, pinning them to the boards, and ensuing in a battle. He had some decent shots on net from range as well, not particularly from the most dangerous areas, but the power was on display through his wrister.

The best offensive zone possessions of the game for the Blues came when Jackman was on the ice thanks to his ability to create offense with the puck. He was sturdy when carrying the puck on his stick and used his body as a shield against opponents who tried pressuring him. He showed some very creative stick work by tapping pucks through opponents’ legs and sticks when it seemed that he had no more space to maneuver and cleverly deflected point shots when cutting across the slot. On the power play, he fed passes through seams to set up teammates in the slot and attacked the middle of the ice for high danger shot opportunities and he was often able to recover pucks from opponents after turnovers and turn those broken plays into even more opportunities for his team. I was surprised to see him stay off the stat sheet in this one.

Leading the way for his St. Louis AAA Blues club, Landon Jackman did just about everything he could in regards to getting pucks on net and being tenacious to help his team win. The first immediate talking point of his game to me was that of his wrist shot quality. His long reach and overall power allow his wrister to pack a punch, yet his release point and deception lets him change the angle, shoot through crowds, along with catch-and-release under pressure. The accuracy of some of these shots may leave some to be desired, but the power of them cannot be questioned. One of his best looks came shorthanded as a loose puck popped free in the neutral zone, and in only a few long and powerful strides, Jackman beat everyone to it, converged on a breakaway, and was stopped in tight. It can catch you by surprise at times at just how explosive he can be, despite normally playing a slowed-down, methodical game, when the opportunity arises to go, best believe Jackman can do so. His range and speed, along with puck protection ability helped him gain the zone numerous times, buy time for others, and set up shop in the offensive zone as a result. If only for a bit better finishing ability, Jackman and the Blues could’ve walked away on top in this one.