Czech Republic
Dominik Badinka
Poised, mobile two-way defenseman with great retrieval and breakout ability. Work on his handling skill and ability to work the blue line could see him become a do-it-all top-four defenseman.
Adam Jiricek
Jiricek is a toolsy and violent defenceman who will need to work on his composure and decision-making pace to reach his lofty potential.
Mikulas Hovorka
A 6-6 right-handed defenseman who excels with his stick and can drive the transition game. His size is one of his greatest assets and his skating helps him have a high floor/low ceiling at the NHL level being a potential 4th or 5th defenseman in the NHL.
Maxmilian Curran
Intelligent playmaking center who can exploit gaps and work the cycle down low. Needs to work on both his physical and mental pace to be an NHLer, but could carve out a bottom-six role.
Jiri Tichacek
A mobile, intelligent, and resourceful puck-mover from the blueline whose mobility and stickwork compensate for his lack of size defensively.
Lukas Fischer
Raw, young defenseman with interesting offensive tools and skating. Decision-making is still a work in progress, but could top out as a second-pair, two way defenseman.
Jakub Zboril
Zboril does not excel in any particular area of the game, but also has no glaring weaknesses. His overall ability should make him a lock for top-four duty in the NHL sooner than later.
Ondřej Kos
Smart two-way winger with raw skill and physique. Adding muscle and leaning into his playmaking game could see him develop into a reliable third-liner.