LW Martin Chromiak - Kingston Frontenacs, OHL (2020, 128th, LAK)

[Outofbodyinhungary]

Chromiak started season in u18 league where he scored 8 points in 2 games. He was than moved to u20 team and has 16 points in 13 games. Don’t know how likely it is, but wouldn’t be surprised to see him get some time in second men’s division this year. Would be wise for him to look at CHL option next year. He was one of the better Slovak players at hlinka tournament this past summer.

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[alko]

He looks to be a real deal. In U18 Slovak National team he has 10 points in 8 games. This is maybe more worth as his statistics in our U18 and U 20 league.

He is still only 16 years old (born august 2002).

 

[Outofbodyinhungary]

Wow This kid continues to surprise me as his development has absolutely destroyed the expectations that I thought. He’s basically scored or assist in every u20 game, so I was surprised he was not on the teams last game. He was called up to dukla trencin men’s team in top league and picks up an assist in his debut for them. I talked to someone who was at the game and they said chromiak played very well and didn’t look too much out of place for a 16 year old. I’m excited for this kid more than any Slovak prospect since Dano

 

[alko]

Maybe he should push Cajkovic out from U20 WJC team.

 

[Rusty7550]

Maybe he should push Cajkovic out from U20 WJC team.

No, he shouldn't. I saw both of them a lot. And Chromiak is not on Cajkovic's level yet. Maxim is our top prospects right now. A guy with elite skating ability and shot. Unfortunately, he's paying the price for playing with very weak team. Something like Peyton Krebs in Kootenay Ice. But even Kootenay Ice is better team than Sea Dogs.

 

[james12]

No, he shouldn't. I saw both of them a lot. And Chromiak is not on Cajkovic's level yet. Maxim is our top prospects right now. A guy with elite skating ability and shot. Unfortunately, he's paying the price for playing with very weak team. Something like Peyton Krebs in Kootenay Ice. But even Kootenay Ice is better team than Sea Dogs.

I consider Chromiak as the best slovak offensive prospect since Reway. Comparable skating to Cajkovic's. Better two-way abilities and hockey iq. I predict he's gonna be on Maxim's level soon.

There's absolutely no chance he will make the WJC 20 team though. If I were the head coach I would at least give him a chance in pre-tournament.

 

[alko]

That means - Not on Gaborik level? Im sad.

 

[Elvs]

18 points in 16 games for a 16 year old in a U20 league is impressive. Already played two games in the men's league with one assist. It's good to see some talent come out of Slovakia again.

 

[Outofbodyinhungary]

Currently 9th in Slovak u20 league in scoring with 20 points despite playing 3-4 less games than rest of competition due to him playing in men’s league

 

[Babula]

That means - Not on Gaborik level? Im sad.

haha, I hope He is on "Dukla" level and I am very proud of it...

 

[Mr Sniper]

First pick in 2019 CHL import draft? The odds would not be to high, great talent

 

[alko]

Isn't CHL Import draft too low for him?

 

[Outofbodyinhungary]

First pick in 2019 CHL import draft? The odds would not be to high, great talent

Potentially yes, but that isn’t always a good thing. If he is chosen, he needs to see what the outlook of the team is first.

 

[Mr Sniper]

Potentially yes, but that isn’t always a good thing. If he is chosen, he needs to see what the outlook of the team is first.

Yes in CHL when you maybe play for 2-3 years, it can also be better to be picked by a better team.

 

[Outofbodyinhungary]

Yes in CHL when you maybe play for 2-3 years, it can also be better to be picked by a better team.

Let’s just hope for his continued success over here and a few more men’s league games. Would be something if he made WJC team but unlikely.

 

[mirec04]

Another impressive talent from Trencin. I wish him good luck in the future. He could be very good player and who knows maybe also NHL prospect?

 

[Outofbodyinhungary]

He has been recalled to men’s team and will spend foreseeable future (this season at least) with them. U20 competition is probably a little too easy for him. But I’d rather him play in 2.div and get top 6 mins, but we all know that won’t make older guys happy

 

[Outofbodyinhungary]

It seems he was just doing some training with men’s team. He is still with u20. 7 pts in last 3 games. Currently 7th in scoring in Slovak u20 league despite playing 4 less games than players ahead of him. He’d most likely be top 3 in scoring if he was able to play those games.

 

[mirec04]

I am very curios on the next U17 tournament in USA, how he and also other interesting Slovak players will be doing against top teams from USA and Russia

 

[Outofbodyinhungary]

Chromiak voted top player against team USA for u17 team

 

[mirec04]

It is a pitty that he has not been effective on the tournament till now, hopefully it will be better against Switzerland, Slovakia will play 2 games against them.

 

[Outofbodyinhungary]

He had a very good last 2 games. 7 points in those last 2. Him and Hascak were clearly the best 2 forwards. He’s slowed down production in the u20 league though.

 

[Outofbodyinhungary]

Little bit of an update. 36 pts in 32 games, he’s 5th in goal scoring in the league. He’s had a very good last few games for Slovakia u18 team. Will be interesting to see how he can perform at u18 tournament in April

 

[Outofbodyinhungary]

Chromiak had 1+1 vs Germany in the u18 win (6-3). His production for the u18 team is fantastic. Just 11 minutes of ice time though.

 

[Outofbodyinhungary]

Led all Slovak u18 skaters with 5 pts in 3 games. He always seems to raise his game during the biggest moments, doesn’t shine away from the spotlight.