Mason Jobst taking different path to NHL with the Islanders

Mason Jobst skates during Islanders rookie camp at Northwell Health Ice Center in East Meadow on Monday. Photo Credit: James Escher

Mason Jobst has made a habit of overcoming significant hurdles in his hockey career, from concerns about his 5-8, 174-pound frame to shoulder injuries to not initially being offered a scholarship at Ohio State.

Starting his pro career at 25, making him considerably older than most of the other participants at the Islanders’ rookie camp, is just the latest.

“I feel like it’s an advantage,” the playmaking center said on Tuesday after the third day of practices at East Meadow. “Everyone’s route is different. For me, I took my time. Being a smaller player, going to…