Kamil Bednarik

November 2024 – Bednarik has had a sleepy start to his first college season with Boston University. Through his first 11 games this season, Bednarik has yet to find the back of the net for his first collegiate goal. He has five assists so far and has been very good at creating chaos by driving the net. This season he has been called upon to be a defensive staple for the Terriers, playing on the penalty kill and seemingly always in good position. Though the offense has not yet come for Bednarik, this season has been pretty positive, especially for playing on the third line. William Langstaff

June 2024 – The Islanders selected Bednarik 61st overall. Pat Quinn

April 2024 – Bednarik at this point in the year is a rare case of “same as we left him”. We did get to see his power game start to take over though. Bednarik has this great understanding of creating space for his teammates to operate and making smart effective plays while never being afraid to get greasy. What really sells me on Bednarik is the little things: he goes to net, he chases rebounds, he causes turnovers, he creates breakouts (primarily for Cole Eiserman). Bednarik is not the fastest player, but he’s got a strong engine, and the push to get those second chances he wouldn’t otherwise get if he wasn’t as athletic or smart as he is. I don’t know whether he’s a skilled grinder (currently leaning here) or a grinding skill player but I’d bet it lands him an NHL job in some capacity. David Saad

April Ranking: 58th

February 2024 – Bednarik oozes confidence and boasts a remarkable power game with his considerable strength and a good dosage of pro habits. He’s raw at the moment, but has been trending in the right direction and looks to be a great “draft-low/high floor” option. He needs some time in the oven, but whether it be as a power forward-esque skill player or as a physically imposing, oppressive grinder, it’s hard not to see him in the NHL at some capacity in the future. – David Saad

February Rankings: 58th