An agile Slovakian right shot rush defenseman with decent puck carrying ability and the chance to become a two-way defenseman with time. Captained his Ivan Hlinka team in 2025, and was counted on as a minute muncher. His size allows him to defend the rush, using his length to separate pucks from attackers. He has some four way agility and in an accurate passer.He will never be called gun shy, as he prefers taking the shot. He’s got good hands in his end, but I like to see more quickness, and more engagement skill. His offense is mostly him activating and his puck management is growing. Not very aggressive and only glimpses of physicality emerge, it is confounding when he loses body position, looks passive in controlling his gaps and not taking care of his net front reliably, or successfully handling most of the retrivals. I am not certain he plays as physical, as skillful, or as quick and rangy as he needs to insure his puck skills, decision-making and over-all development leads to the growth of any dynamic aspects, that has scouts fighting in his corner to select him.
—Bill Placzek—
Slovakian two way defender with exceptional hands and feet.
