Ondřej Kos

February 2024 – Kos has impressed in our viewings reaching back to the Hlinka-Gretzky Tournament last summer, where he stood out as one of the top defensive forwards at the showing. Since, he has continued to convince us with refined defensive habits, a possession-oriented approach, and a composed on-puck game. His puck skills remain raw, but he has shown flashes of intriguing playmaking and use of his processing speed and speed differentials to create gaps in defensive structures. The upside may be a bit limited with Kos, but once he grows into his frame, we expect him to play reliable and consistent minutes in an NHL bottom-six. Sebastian High