D Radim Mrtka - Třinec, Czechia (Draft 2025)

[MichaelFarrell]

Very happy he’s going to the WHL. I felt like I had a difficult time truly evaluating his potential in the Czech league.

 

[Goodman68]

Ah yes Seattle, the greatest of the Canadian cities.

This is in retaliation for the fact that many North Americans do not know where the Czech Republic is

 

[Czechboy]

Why not Dvorak?

I have no idea why he boycotted us last year.. it was very strange.

 

[Czechboy]

Ah yes Seattle, the greatest of the Canadian cities.

In fairness.. the first part says Canadian league and Seattle is in the CHL. Second part definitely says Canada though.lol.

 

[Bubbles]

This will give me an excuse to watch more T-birds games. Haven't watched too many since their run.

Kind of funny that he's the biggest player in the WHL right now. 6'6 and 200+.

He got kicked out of the first game right before the shootout. I kind of wanted to see him out there!

 

[PlayersLtd]

Seth Fryer (Victoria) played against Mrtka in his debut and he is 6'7" so not sure if that qualifies as bigger but certainly taller.

Did he get kicked out? Reschny was in the same scrum and got 2 mins and came out for the shootout.

 

[msboylan]

I was in Victoria last night and was happily surprised to catch his first game in the WHL. He definitely warmed up as the game went along, and considering that it was his first game in a while, amd he's certainly jet-lagged, I was impressed with him. He was put on the top pairing to boot (Seattle is missing some important defensemen at the moment). Yes, and after the buzzer at the end of overtime, he got a minor for spearing His second penalty of the game after kneeing someone earlier.
I'm watching the second game here between the Thunderbirds and Royals tonight, excited to see him play again!

 

[Bubbles]

Seth Fryer (Victoria) played against Mrtka in his debut and he is 6'7" so not sure if that qualifies as bigger but certainly taller.

Did he get kicked out? Reschny was in the same scrum and got 2 mins and came out for the shootout.

Oops, I meant biggest draft eligible player.

Yeah he got kicked out for spearing.

 

[Czechboy]

He's played 1 game and been kicked out already!lol

Like the snarl...

His chances of going to Ottawa for World Jrs are rising as 2 important D (jiricek and badinka) are not locks due to injuries and politics. Keep playing him heavy minutes!

 

[martygod12]

I am bit worried that he came to third worst and second worst in scoring team in whole WHL. Tough situation, Trinec wont use him in ELH, playing in Czech U20 is nonsense if you want to targed 1st round, but going to such a bad team as Seattle is this year? Idk doesnt seem like a particulary good move too. Maybe he could have tried Finland or Sweden instead.

He may very well dissapear here. If anyone has any info on him, does he at least getting some bigger ice time here?

 

[SW2024]

I am bit worried that he came to third worst and second worst in scoring team in whole WHL. Tough situation, Trinec wont use him in ELH, playing in Czech U20 is nonsense if you want to targed 1st round, but going to such a bad team as Seattle is this year? Idk doesnt seem like a particulary good move too. Maybe he could have tried Finland or Sweden instead.

He may very well dissapear here. If anyone has any info on him, does he at least getting some bigger ice time here?

Was your mission for today:
"Let's ruin the reputation of at least 3 young Czech talents... and try to do it in less than 5 minutes..." ?

I remember a guy who published a list of Czech prospects for the 2025 draft... basically all the 2007-born national team players were on it, mostly as very high rounders (which was funny, of course). I'm curious if he now agrees with your assessments.