F Juraj Pekarcik - Dubuque Fighting Saints, USHL (2023, 76th, STL)

[Pazucha]

He was electric again today..

 

[SantosHalper]

Potentional steal in late rounds,Tampa gonna draft him with 6th round pick(highest they have left lol)

With the 6th round pick Tampa is going to pick a player who is eventually buying tickets to see Pekarcik play in the NHL for some other team.

Slovakia is making a serious comeback to the top, Pekarcik is another great young talent on his way up.

 

[SlovakFlame]

Nice surprise for me. Definitely our hope for the late 2nd or 3rd round.

 

[NotProkofievian]

He was the revelation of the tournament for me. He is for sure getting drafted.

 

[10robinho10]

Juraj Pekarčík about WJC-18, four NHL teams and rituals

 

[Antiillafire]

He will be at the draft along with a few other project graduates Roman Kukumberg and Samuel Urban. Adam Cedzo will be there as well.

 

[Rolo Tomassi]

With his late birthday and thus, late rise up the draft boards, I’d have no problem with Deteoit taking a swing on him with one of the three consecutive 2nd rounders they have.

 

[MMC]

Welcome to St Louis

 

[vlady]

Awesome! Already has chemistry with Dvorsky.

 

[Pazucha]

Pekarcik (88) on day 1 and 2 of Development Camp

 

[Catsfan2]

Pekarcik report to Bathurst QMJHL ?

 

[pgfan66]

Pekarcik report to Bathurst QMJHL ?

Expecting him to but it’s not 100%

 

[Antiillafire]

Pekarcik report to Bathurst QMJHL ?

Depends on a number of factors. What Blues management/development coaches think, what kind of team is in Bathurst both in terms of coaching and skaters, what role Nitra is offering him.

If Nitra is offering a top 9 role with PP time, I’d guess he would stay in Nitra over what seems like a rather weak team in Bathurst.

 

[pgfan66]

Depends on a number of factors. What Blues management/development coaches think, what kind of team is in Bathurst both in terms of coaching and skaters, what role Nitra is offering him.

If Nitra is offering a top 9 role with PP time, I’d guess he would stay in Nitra over what seems like a rather weak team in Bathurst.

The thing is that Pekarcik, his agents and the Blues agreed he should go to the CHL. The problem is that Bathurst didn’t give a f*** about where they wanted him to go and just picked him. His agency has strong connections in the WHL, the Blues would’ve preferred the OHL but would’ve been fine with the dub too.

So the real question is: Is everyone fine with him playing in Bathurst or does his agency want to send a message and show everyone their players will only report to the teams they like?

 

[Castle8130]

There's a reason I had this kid ranked 24th oa. He is an absolute beast

 

[hellwar9]

I'm happy for this kid. Nitra did a great job. He was a no name in 2020/2021 season. He wasn't even one of the Slovak national team's shortlist. And within 2 seasons he became a 3rd round pick with the possibility that he will be a steal eventually. He looked like a 1st round player at a development camp recently according to the feedback. In the future in Slovakia there may be more risers like Pekarcik or Sykora.

 

[majormajor]

I'm happy for this kid. Nitra did a great job. He was a no name in 2020/2021 season. He wasn't even one of the Slovak national team's shortlist. And within 2 seasons he became a 3rd round pick with the possibility that he will be a steal eventually. He looked like a 1st round player at a development camp recently according to the feedback. In the future in Slovakia there may be more risers like Pekarcik or Sykora.

I'd say he also looked like a 1st rounder at the U18s. A very unique underdeveloped 1st rounder, but nonetheless.

 

[kyle44]

 

[DatDude44]

Luv it, hope he goes NCAA instead of Q afterwards too.

Needs to learn how not to expose the puck at unnecessary times and improve his ability on the walls especially in the D-zone.

This seems like the perfect route, not trying to slight the CHL, just think pekarciks physical advantages and the immaturity’s in his game will be exposed then ironed out at the collegiate level more effectively than continuing junior hockey.

His size, speed and skill combo is tantalizing, especially for a 3rd rounder

Edit: can he even play NCAA since he played pro? Is my dream dead?

 

[McDNicks17]

Luv it, hope he goes NCAA instead of Q afterwards too.

Needs to learn how not to expose the puck at unnecessary times and improve his ability on the walls especially in the D-zone.

This seems like the perfect route, not trying to slight the CHL, just think pekarciks physical advantages and the immaturity’s in his game will be exposed then ironed out at the collegiate level more effectively than continuing junior hockey.

His size, speed and skill combo is tantalizing, especially for a 3rd rounder

I could be wrong, but doesn't playing in the Slovakian league make him ineligible for the NCAA?

 

[DatDude44]

I could be wrong, but doesn't playing in the Slovakian league make him ineligible for the NCAA?

Yeah, I’m not sure, in mobile in a flight, so won’t be able to look up until later with this wifi situation lol. I added the edit after I posted prob while u were responding asking the same question lol

 

[Sticktape]

My understanding is that if, at one time, he was under contract to play in the Slovakian pro league he would be ineligible to play in the NCAA. He would no longer hold amateurism eligibility.

 

[2014nyr]

With the 6th round pick Tampa is going to pick a player who is eventually buying tickets to see Pekarcik play in the NHL for some other team.

Slovakia is making a serious comeback to the top, Pekarcik is another great young talent on his way up.

idno about the top, they're a long ways from the depth and consistency there. that said, they're definitely making huge strides in development and putting out quality players. they definitely could have years they win wjc medals if they continue to progress. love the way a lot of the slovak greats play so it's awesome to see them on the upswing. would also say i'm a big fan of the way many of their players play now...last couple years i've been impressed/enjoyed watching them play at wjc. even when overmatched you can see there's a high fundamental skill level with most of their roster and that they clearly focus on skating, specifically keeping their feet moving. even their less impressive skaters always have their feet moving.

this kid specifically caught my eye in how people described him predraft, though i admittedly have never seen him play that i was aware of. raw with dynamic speed and offensive instincts is enough to sell me every time. was hoping the rangers might wind up with him but he didn't fall far enough. curious if they would have taken him if they had a pick between 23 and 90, especially because they would have had a pretty good book on him since he played on the same team as sykora.

 

[Antiillafire]

27 points in 18 games in the USHL. Trevor Connelly projected top 15 pick in upcoming draft has 26 pts in 20 games. Would be interesting to see how Pekarcik would be ranked if he was a few days younger or even just a few months.

Does he go to the AHL next year? Or is he being recruited to college? I believe his junior contract with Nitra technically makes him eligible. Would be a guy massively sought after

 

[SergeConstantin74]

Pekarcik's rights in the QMJHL have been traded from Acadie-Bathurst to Moncton. Moncton are contenders this season and they just signed Swedish defenseman Loke Johansson.

2024-08-01

Acadie-Bathurst

Juraj Pekarcik (2005-09-12)

Moncton

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