RD Jozef Viliam Kmec - Prince George Cougars, WHL (2022 undrafted, signed by VGK)

[Antiillafire]

Kmec has really impressed me in the first 2 HGC games but also for the u18 project. He is a big and strong physical defenseman who is a right shot. Good skater and has a little offensive touch. Not afraid to get into the physical play along the boards and can break the puck out really well.

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[Pavel Buchnevich]

I don’t have much to add, but I thought this guy looked like the second best Slovak defenseman. Need to watch him play more, but maybe he’s a draftable prospect.

 

[Antiillafire]

 

[Antiillafire]

3 assists against Hungary today with u18 team

 

[alko]

Hm, is fighting the main skill, Cougars was searching for?

 

[Antiillafire]

Well it was certainly an entertaining pre season debut for him. 1 assist and than got in a fight with 5 mins left.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Not often you see NHL prospects out of Prince George; love to see this!

 

[Antiillafire]

0+2 in his first regular season WHL game.

 

[hellwar9]

I think the U18 project really helped him last season. He has improved there in almost every activity and progress has already been seen at HGC. Before playing in a U18 project, I would never say that he would have a chance at a draft, today, if he continues to work on himself, he has a real chance.

 

[Antiillafire]

0+2 again. Also the first star of the game. Up to 4 pts in 4 games. He could rapidly rise on draft lists, like Braeden Schneider did last year. He’s being used in all situations, powerplay, penalty kill.

 

[Antiillafire]

5 pts in 6 games now and a +6 overall. Used on PK, PP and second line d pairing.

 

[Antiillafire]

8 points in 8 games now. Tied for first in draft eligible WHL defenseman scoring. This guy should be riding fast on draft rankings.

 

[Halakitlikethat]

Got to see him play in person tonight, the guy is smooth

 

[Dirtyf1ghter]

Got to see him play in person tonight, the guy is smooth

This is often the case in hockey, especially among young people. For the overwhelming majority, they are sympathetic and approachable teens who have purpose in life, who are dynamic and who do not think of themselves as stars above the rest of humanity. I find these qualities less often among the rest of the youth.

 

[Frk It]

8 points in 8 games now. Tied for first in draft eligible WHL defenseman scoring. This guy should be riding fast on draft rankings.

You have a scouting report on him? NHL comparable?

 

[james12]

You have a scouting report on him? NHL comparable?

I see some flashes of Fehervary when it comes to his play.

 

[Antiillafire]

You have a scouting report on him? NHL comparable?

I’m not sure but he has improved a lot in every aspect, skating with the puck especially. He commands the ice much better than he did few months ago and last year. I think he could be a guy who scouts like a lot because even if he doesn’t pan out offensively, he has got tools to be a rotation NHL player. There’s WHL defenseman who are ranked in the top 100 who he’s outplayed. But right now I’m totally unsure of how scouts may view his position in the draft. WJC should help him a lot

 

[Antiillafire]

Just scored his first goal of the season! What a shot. The Slovak Seider

 

[Halakitlikethat]

Nice snipe!

 

[Antiillafire]

1+1 in yesterdays game and also the first star.

 

[NHL Dude 120]

Where is he projected to go?

 

[Antiillafire]

Where is he projected to go?

Totally unknown. Probably rounds 4-7. But if he has a good WJC he could put himself on the map to go higher

 

[SimGrindcore]

Where is he projected to go?

4th/5th round for me right now.

 

[Antiillafire]

Several scouts from various NHL teams have already talked to him. Says he’s got lots of room for improvement but says he’s doing good so far and that the smaller rink and the physical play suits him. Wants to impress at WJC.

Zámorský štýl mi veľmi sadol, moje šance na draft určite vzrástli, hovorí obranca Jozef Viliam Kmec

 

[neelynugs]

is he andrej's son? coach in slovakia