Draft Type | Round | Pick | Team |
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Projection | 1 | 9 |
Big-bodied centre-wing with a strong all-around game and a strong hockey IQ. A month older than Bedard, the Slovakia centre is a dynamic skater with terrific balance and acceleration, and will blow by defenders and make plays while in full flight. A big time shooter with a rocket of a wrister and pro release that we on display while he dominated Swedish Junior.Already has a good lower body core with room for muscle. For those thinking he is a consolation prize in the Bedard draft derby, it should be noted tahtbhe has been a dominant offensive player since he was 15 years of age, playing in men's senior leagues. Displays superb offensive instincts and already has lower body core strength with room for more muscle. He is equally adept as a playmaker and shooter, it might be his shooting that elevates his stature dues due to high excellent hand / eye co-ordination, and vision. He has a big time release attached to his one timer. Was buried on the 4th line in the World Junior U-20, but that doesn't disguise the fact that he can simply blow by defenders and make plays in full flight, and has off the charts offensive instincts. He might not have big time explosiveness but his stride still brings strong up-ice push. He runs the power play from the half wall and attacks with bullet passes through the box.
—Bill Płaczek—
Year | Rank |
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2023 | 7 |