Czechboy
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- Apr 15, 2018
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I thought I'd try and start a thread about how Czechs are faring in North America. If there already is one... please let me know as I love talking about these things.
Frk is on farm. Scored last night! Who knows how long he stays down.I don't think you've missed any significant names. Jakub Lauko is the only one I can think of who has an outside chance for a call up in case of injuries.
Frk you probably misplaced?
I was thrilled Radil made it. I think he ends up like Hyka and in KHL next year but hope he sticks.Korenar is the main man starting in the AHL for San Jose this year. Simek I think is out a few more days and then returning likely to Burns side. Radil has been playing with Hertl but has been pretty awful so likely moves down to the fourth or scratched.
Pytlik and Kubicek will probably make it in limited role. Novak would be in the mix as well if we had a different coach.Thank for starting this thread.
Some very intriguing juniors this year have been Pytlik(Soo), Ivan(Cape Breton), Novak(Kelowna), and Kubicek(Seattle).
Michal Gut is also someone to watch. All these guys are around a ppg to start the season.
Hopefully they can continue at this pace.
Since I live in Ottawa, I should be able to go see Pytlik here in February.
Curious to see how many of these guys make the Czech team this year..
I'm very high in pytlik... Think he could rise in rankings as year progresses. Pekar is also doing very well.Thank for starting this thread.
Some very intriguing juniors this year have been Pytlik(Soo), Ivan(Cape Breton), Novak(Kelowna), and Kubicek(Seattle).
Michal Gut is also someone to watch. All these guys are around a ppg to start the season.
Hopefully they can continue at this pace.
Since I live in Ottawa, I should be able to go see Pytlik here in February.
Curious to see how many of these guys make the Czech team this year..
Our D is going to be something at the U20s.lol. Kubicek might do well. Maybe Has lives up to potential but I could honestly see not one of those guys ever playing 1 NHL gamePytlik and Kubicek will probably make it in limited role. Novak would be in the mix as well if we had a different coach.
I am dissapointed, but not surprised, Zabransky has only two points through ten games so far. To this day I don't understand how he managed to be such point machine in the Czech junior league as a U17 defenseman. To think Zabransky is our likely number one defenseman at the WJC... not good at all.
No problem... Happy people are talking.Czechboy, thanks for setting up this thread!
It is very nice to see Hronek developing into a great defender.
Also Hajek is getting some minutes in NY, has someone watched his game? Will he remain in the NHL or be sent down again?
Zboril is definitely the biggest question mark. I wonder if Cassidy will give him some ice time this season. Whenever I saw Zboril play, I felt this ambivalence. In my opinion he definitely has the skillset to be up there, but he has those passive and sluggish moments. Will he be able to fix that and become more consistent, what do you guys think (I know your take on that topic already, Wooren )?
I'm very high in pytlik... Think he could rise in rankings as year progresses. Pekar is also doing very well.
I have only seen Hajek last season, but he looked very good. Modern defensive defenseman with some offense still untapped. If he keeps playing like that he shouldn't be sent, but again, I have not seen him this year yet.Czechboy, thanks for setting up this thread!
It is very nice to see Hronek developing into a great defender.
Also Hajek is getting some minutes in NY, has someone watched his game? Will he remain in the NHL or be sent down again?
Zboril is definitely the biggest question mark. I wonder if Cassidy will give him some ice time this season. Whenever I saw Zboril play, I felt this ambivalence. In my opinion he definitely has the skillset to be up there, but he has those passive and sluggish moments. Will he be able to fix that and become more consistent, what do you guys think (I know your take on that topic already, Wooren )?
Not that unlikely unfortunately. The defensive core is awful top to bottom and ultimately will sink us at the tournament, who knows, maybe as deep as the relegation rounds.Our D is going to be something at the U20s.lol. Kubicek might do well. Maybe Has lives up to potential but I could honestly see not one of those guys ever playing 1 NHL game
Zadina is very dissapointing, I consider him the most naturally talented forward from the 1999 bunch, but he isn't doing anything.Kase has avoided injury and is doing a very good job in Anaheim. He might be the most underrated Czech in the NHL. Hope he stays healthy and belts out 40 to 50 points.
Pastrnak is now the leading goal scorer in the league!
Kempny is back and scored in his first game!
Chytil is tearing up the AHL and should get a callback soon. Lauko is doing very well for a teenager in the AHL... 2 goals in 7 points doesn't seem like much but teenagers tend to not tear up the AHL. It's a very promising sign.
Zadina, on the other hand, is not doing much. I was positive he was the next great NHL Czech and there is still time but I thought he'd be an NHLer by now.
Kaut with zero points so far.
Francouz had another sensational game. 2-0 and one of 3 stars both times. He is on a powerhouse team. Hopefully he can work his way into a 1a/1b scenario with Grubauer.
I have dreams of those 5 guys (Hajek, Necas, Zadina, Kaut and Chytil) all being good to great NHLers for the next decade. We need all 5 to pan out. Not looking so great so far. I'm starting to think one my other favourite prospects isn't going to make the NHL at all - Michal Spacek.Zadina is very dissapointing, I consider him the most naturally talented forward from the 1999 bunch, but he isn't doing anything.
Kaut was rushed, horrible decision on Colorado's part. They deserve him to bust, although I wish Kaut all the best.
Rutta has been healthy scratch in all games this season.I didn't realize this till today... Jan Rutta has yet to play a game. He signed a nice contract and kept himself in the NHL. I was happy for the guy but he hasn't played yet... is this injury or just buried on a strong team?