Fantasy Summary

Truly tiny but undeniably talented, Benak’s speed and playmaking will have to be on full display if he is to successfully traverse his long road to the NHL.


Observations

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June – Combining burning speed, high-end vision, and a headiness and maturity beyond his years, Benak has been able to find offensive success at every level he’s played. With 3 assists in 3 playoff games, Benak wrapped up what has been a decently productive season at the USHL level (17 goals and 59 points in 56 games) and a very productive year internationally (7 goals and 24 points in 12 games). Nevertheless, at 5-7 and lacking a consistent defensive game, as well as high-end scoring ability and dynamism, there is reason to question Benak’s path to the NHL.—Luke Sweeney

Attributes
Fantasy Upside 8.0
NHL Certainty 2.5
Country CZE
Position C
Roster Type Draft Eligible
Shoot/Glove Left
Date of Birth April 10, 2007
Height 5‘7”
Weight 161 lbs
Drafted No

Stats – FT

Stats

 Season Team League GP G A TP PIM      Playoffs GP G A TP PIM 
 2019-2020 Czech Knights QC Int PW6 4 610 4|        
  Plzensky kraj U15ODM6 1 23 2|        
 2021-2022 HC Plzen U17Czechia U1734 31 3364 10|Playoffs14 5 1217
  Czechia U16 (all)International-Jr2 2 46 0|        
  Plzensky kraj U15MMCR7 9 1019 2|        
 2022-2023 HC Plzen U17Czechia U1712 13 1124 14|Playoffs14 6 2430
  HC Plzen U20Czechia U2030 10 2131 8|Playoffs1 0 00
  Czechia U17WHC-176 3 36 0|        
  Czechia U17 (all)International-Jr22 7 815 2|        
 2023-2024 Czechia U18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup5 2 810 4|        
  HC Plzen U17Czechia U172 2 57 0|Playoffs7 7 1219
  HC Plzen U20Czechia U2029 8 2129 18|Playoffs4 1 34
  HC PlzenCzechia18 0 22 18|        
  Czechia U17WHC-178 3 58 0|        
  Czechia U17 (all)International-Jr8 3 58 0|        
  Czechia U18WJC-185 1 23 0|        
  Czechia U18 (all)International-Jr26 8 1624 8|        
 2024-2025 Youngstown PhantomsUSHL56 17 4259 36|Playoffs3 0 33
  Czechia U18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup5 4 711 4|        
  Czechia U18WJC-184 2 57 4|        
  Czechia U18 (all)International-Jr12 7 1724 8|        

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