Still on the board and #19 is up....Ok, if the Kings had #19, who would your pick be?
Yurov
Lambert
Gaucher
Miroshnichenko
Reid Schaefer
Isaac Howard
Snuggerud
Kulich
Pickering
Ohgren
Hutson
Firkus
Mesar
Chesley
Del Bel Belluz
Mine would be: KULICH
closely followed by Lambert, Schaefer, Pickering, Ohgren, Howard.
Jiri Kulich, C, Karlovy Vary (CZREP)
Apr. 14, 2004 | 5′ 11.5″ | 172 pounds | Shoots left
Tier: Projected middle of the lineup player
Skating: NHL average
Puck skills: NHL average
Hockey sense: NHL average
Compete: Above NHL average
Shot: Above NHL average
Player comparable: Ross Colton
Background: Kulich got a regular shift vs. pros in Czechia this season with power-play time. He captained their U18 team and made their world junior team in a notable role. He led the U18 world championships in goals and was named MVP of the tournament.
Analysis: Kulich is a well-rounded prospect. He has a fluid, powerful skating stride that can generate clean entries and beat defenders wide. He has slick 1v1 skills and combined with his speed is a threat off the rush. He can make plays but is more of a threat when he’s in motion than picking apart defenses as a playmaker. Kulich has a great shot, showing a one-timer and wrist shot threat from range. Kulich doesn’t show fear from attacking the net or taking a hit to make a play. He projects as a top nine forward, whether at wing or center with the potential to play higher in a lineup.