Jakub Konecy

Sometime due to early injuries and underdeveloped frames and size, players can fly under the radar. This Czech centre looks to be one of those sleeper because despite his 150 plus weight and undersized frame, he can generate scoring, period! During the Five nations tournament, he used his high-end speed,controlled the puck at top gear to confuse enemy defenseman, using elusiveness and basically created all of Czech Republic’s dangerous chances. A high tempo performer who plays at top speed, with good anticipation. Will spin and cut his way to open areas and generate cahnces and apply forechecking pressure at the other end. Needs to add upper body strength and girth to be effective as the levels of play increase in difficulty.

--Bill Placzek--