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Czech winger is just a bit over six feet but plays in juniors like an elite power forward and scorer. He moves well and is a hard worker, always willing to muck down low and play hard in the battle areas. Has a bit of a choppy stride but it doesn't impede his strong propensity to engage and bother the enemy. Displays good vision, great functional strength, a quick trigger and deadly wrist shot. Passes well on both fore & backhand. Learning to play better defensively, he has good set-up and attack skills on the other end. He is physical and plays hard in every game. In preseason, he suffered a concussion that shortened his season considerably, and his ultimate draft rank will depend upon where teams see his long term hockey health.
--Bill Placzek--
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