The best time for a prospect to peak is when their post season ends well. This lanky Czech import has got a feel for scoring, a long skating stride that takes him where ever he desires to be, and won’t be backing down anytime soon. He has the hands, feet, and skills that you see in smaller guys;displays terrific hockey sense, soft hands, and can be a deadly finisher in close. He uses his very large frame to protect pucks and succeed in creating looks. Given his size and the long skating stride that comes with it, he’s not only a good transition wing from his defensive zone, he has a creative side as a playmaker and physical presence on the attack. He has good hands, processes quickly and creates space and has had success with his ability to thread quick passes in short areas for offensive looks. There is a terrific package of tools waiting to align for success. He is big enough to impede opposing plays, is strong on the forecheck and dominates physically when contact is made. If his first step keeps improving, and he continues to be comfortable as an east-west attacker, there is promise as a big scoring wing, who will, when he has gains power and more explosiveness with added strength, be quicker and more agile beast. He is committed to the University of Massachusetts Amherst for the 2025-26 season.
–Bill Płaczek–
