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F Adam Novotný - Mountfield HK, Czechia (Draft 2026)

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wetcoast said:
EP is always behind with this even now with Maddox Dagenais and Keaton Verhoeff as 2 more obvious "omissions".

Not sure EP works but I'm sure all 3 will be on soon.
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I seriously suspect that the nationality of the players also plays a role in this:laugh:
 
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wetcoast said:
I doubt it frankly.
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There is no reason. There used to be a time when Czech hockey was at its peak, when Czech players were drafted just because of their nationality. They weren't better than the competition, but they were Czechs. I read interviews with several Czech hockey agents about it. Now, Czech hockey is still undervalued, so players of other nationalities are probably drafted, even if they are not better.
 
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Goodman68 said:
There is no reason. There used to be a time when Czech hockey was at its peak, when Czech players were drafted just because of their nationality. They weren't better than the competition, but they were Czechs. I read interviews with several Czech hockey agents about it. Now, Czech hockey is still undervalued, so players of other nationalities are probably drafted, even if they are not better.
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Now you sound like one of those minority Finnish guy already.....
 
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wetcoast said:
Now you sound like one of those minority Finnish guy already.....
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Apparently there is no problem. It's just probably "lost in translation". And then, thanks to the translator, I think there is some problem in communication. Unfortunately, I am from the generation that still learned russian at school..
:help::D
 
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Goodman68 said:
I seriously suspect that the nationality of the players also plays a role in this:laugh:
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EP is a swedish site, there is a bias towards their players. Don't think any other nation is treated differently though. Although it has gotten better, I wouldn't lose any sleep on whether a player is listed on the page. I remember when some draft class had like 4 Estonians listed few years ago... :huh:

Personally I would still be a bit reluctant to list Novotny as a top prospect, but he is on his way. If anybody, it's Katolicky that deserves the bump in my opinion.
 
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Wooren said:
EP is a swedish site, there is a bias towards their players. Don't think any other nation is treated differently though. Although it has gotten better, I wouldn't lose any sleep on whether a player is listed on the page. I remember when some draft class had like 4 Estonians listed few years ago... :huh:

Personally I would still be a bit reluctant to list Novotny as a top prospect, but he is on his way. If anybody, it's Katolicky that deserves the bump in my opinion.
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I honestly think that after his performance at HGC, he already deserves that designation. But then again, it's true that any label doesn't define his career right now..
 
Pavel Buchnevich said:
How has his season went? Quiet thread for a first rounder.
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I imagine czech, wooren or goodman would have a better answer. But it looks like a classic Czech route. Played U18, U20 and Pro all in one season. Bottom minutes, not many points. He very well may explode at the U18 coming up. He should have a very good U20. Looks like a Kulich or Sale type path to round 1.

Now, do I think that is what is best or good? I'm not sure.... it's much more fun when they score 1.5ppg in the CHL.lol

I do think he will end up a first rounder though. Ask me again after the U18's though.lol
 
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