Slovak prospects - Top 10 rankings (updated July 3rd)

[masinaLFC]

I don't see him being a playmaker. I find him too individualistic when he carries the puck.

well, you are wrong here... as hellwar said, creativity is one of his best assets

 

[alko]

Could Admins move this to s Sticky Thread section?

 

[Antiillafire]

Marko Stacha is likely to be traded to another WHL team with an import spot open or return to Europe as Vancouver will use Fabian Lysell and Vikman (starting goalie).

I speculated And it’s now confirmed. Stacha to Kamloops Blazers.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Could Admins move this to s Sticky Thread section?

Click the report button, and explain it there. They read all those. They don’t always read every thread closely, so they miss some requests, if you only place it in one of the threads.

 

[Ivo]

Slafkovsky 4th, Nemec 11th on MacKenzie’s preseason list. Exciting times for Slovak hockey for sure. I don’t think there was ever a better chance to have two players go top 10. I guess 2000 was the closest with Gaborik (3) and Marcel Hossa (16). Although in the end, far more important than their draft position, is that they continue to improve and fulfill their potential.

 

[alko]

Click the report button

Huh ?

 

[xyzed]

Slfakovsky needs to start producing tho. I feel like he has all the tools and looks great on the ice but his effectiveness and finishing is not there yet. Hope it will come with more experience

 

[SoundAndFury]

Yeah, people will soon start to doubt his high-end skills if this continues and start comparing him to a more meat-and-potatoes type of power forwards. Then again, the NHL draft is very much not about how you start but how you finish.

 

[alko]

Slfakovsky needs to start producing tho. I feel like he has all the tools and looks great on the ice but his effectiveness and finishing is not there yet. Hope it will come with more experience

Did you saw the games with him on roster ? I mean, maybe he doesnt score, but maybe he delivers in another way.

 

[Elvs]

He went undrafted this summer, but worth pointing out is that Lubomir Kupco is on fire to start the season. Compared to 6 points in 10 games in the Czech U20 league last season, he's got 16 points (9+7) in 8 games this season so far. He's among the league leaders in points.

 

[alko]

He went undrafted this summer, but worth pointing out is that Lubomir Kupco is on fire to start the season. Compared to 6 points in 10 games in the Czech U20 league last season, he's got 16 points (9+7) in 8 games this season so far. He's among the league leaders in points.

Still, its CZE U20.

 

[SoundAndFury]

He went undrafted this summer, but worth pointing out is that Lubomir Kupco is on fire to start the season. Compared to 6 points in 10 games in the Czech U20 league last season, he's got 16 points (9+7) in 8 games this season so far. He's among the league leaders in points.

Who was the last relevant player to spend D+1 in the Czech U20? All I see amongst comparables are some mediocre Czech Extraligers.

 

[Antiillafire]

Latkoczy off to a great start in USHL this year. 0.99 GAA and .964 sv% in 3 games.

 

[Elvs]

Still, its CZE U20.

Who was the last relevant player to spend D+1 in the Czech U20? All I see amongst comparables are some mediocre Czech Extraligers.

I'm not saying he's an NHL level prospect. I'm merely pointing out that he seems to have taken a step or two. If he keeps this up, and sees some time in the men's league, he could be a candidate to make the Slovak team for the U20 World Junior championship. Or so I would think.

 

[Antiillafire]

I'm not saying he's an NHL level prospect. I'm merely pointing out that he seems to have taken a step or two. If he keeps this up, and sees some time in the men's league, he could be a candidate to make the Slovak team for the U20 World Junior championship. Or so I would think.

Indeed, his numbers have gotten even better. He’s at 22 points in 9 games now. I think it would be hard for him to make this WJC team, but next year certainly could be a top 9 option.

 

[Eye of Ra]

Maros Jedlicka has 8 points in 9 games in Slovak Extraliga. Good start for him.

 

[Antiillafire]

I'm not saying he's an NHL level prospect. I'm merely pointing out that he seems to have taken a step or two. If he keeps this up, and sees some time in the men's league, he could be a candidate to make the Slovak team for the U20 World Junior championship. Or so I would think.

He now has 29 points in 11 games, of course still only Czech u20 league. But still almost 3 ppg

 

[hellwar9]

He now has 29 points in 11 games, of course still only Czech u20 league. But still almost 3 ppg

He needs to start playing at a higher level. Among men in the Czech Republic and it does not matter whether the top tier or lower tier men's league. Alternatively, move to junior leagues in Scandinavia, or the USHL. The Czech junior doesn't give him much anymore, he needs more competitive matches to grow and progress.

 

[Dirtyf1ghter]

He needs to start playing at a higher level. Among men in the Czech Republic and it does not matter whether the top tier or lower tier men's league. Alternatively, move to junior leagues in Scandinavia, or the USHL. The Czech junior doesn't give him much anymore, he needs more competitive matches to grow and progress.

The progression is still as spectacular as it is unexpected. I'm still betting on 6-7 Slovaks for 2022. Only these are not the same players behind the Nemec / Slafkovsky / Mesar trio.

Elias, Zlnka, Sykora and Repcik are not in the game. I rather see Kmec, Petrovsky. Maybe Kupko and Natny.

It is good news that Demek and Kupco are experiencing strong growth. This raises the level of the 2003 generation and allows us to hope to have a competitive Slovakia from the U20 2023 tournament with Nemec, Slafkovsky, Dvorsky who will probably be there in 2024.

 

[Antiillafire]

He reminds me typologically Erik Cernak, but his upside is a question. At the moment I don't consider him as a prospect, for a draft, but that can change quickly. I'm curious about him.

Watching last few PG games, I actually see more of Moritz Seider-lite in Kmec. He’s seemed to have improved his skating tremendously and looks very confident on the smaller ice surface. He gets a lot of pucks on the net as well, good slap shot. I doubt it’s sustainable but if he keeps up let’s say around .8 ppg or 1 ppg we might be talking about a top few rounds, maybe even first round pick here. Having watched several MJ warriors games for Baco, another draft eligible dman Mateychuk is playing there. Right now Kmec is out scoring him and I think looks overall just as good. Mateychuk is listed as high as 16 on some lists. Button has him at 30 and Sportsnet has him at 20.

 

[hellwar9]

Watching last few PG games, I actually see more of Moritz Seider-lite in Kmec. He’s seemed to have improved his skating tremendously and looks very confident on the smaller ice surface. He gets a lot of pucks on the net as well, good slap shot. I doubt it’s sustainable but if he keeps up let’s say around .8 ppg or 1 ppg we might be talking about a top few rounds, maybe even first round pick here. Having watched several MJ warriors games for Baco, another draft eligible dman Mateychuk is playing there. Right now Kmec is out scoring him and I think looks overall just as good. Mateychuk is listed as high as 16 on some lists. Button has him at 30 and Sportsnet has him at 20.

But in that case, it would be a big improvement. I didn't see him play in PG Cougars, my comparison was based mainly on last season and the HG Cup. But I'm really glad he's doing well, maybe he'll keep doing it.

 

[hellwar9]

Overager Simon Groch (2003) in the Czech Republic begins to play among men. He is currently playing in 1. defense pair, his average time on the ice is around 14 minutes. Overager Lubomir Kupco (2003) also played the first match among men this season, although only the lower Czech league. But he should play other matches. In the end, the 2003 birthyear does not have to be poor either.

 

[Elvs]

November 9 update:

2022 class:

• Slafkovsky overtakes the #1 spot from Nemec.
• Petrovsky and Kmec among climbers.
• Elias falls a little.
• Chovaniak makes the top 10 while Gabriel falls outside.

2023 class:

• Strbak and Honzek climbs a couple of spots.
• Molnar falls a bit.
• Jencko, who wasn't in the top 10 last season since he barely played any games, is now in.
• Barcik and Pilat also makes the top 10.
• Sisik, who at one point ranked #1, falls outside the top 10.
• Kukumberg and Zold is also on the outside looking in.

2024 class:

• A first top 10 ranking was made, with Jakub Chromiak at the top.

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Link to new rankings here.

Keep in mind, these rankings are just for fun. I have very limited viewings of these players, especially this season, and have yet to watch any of the players in the 2024 class. In order to rank them, I mostly compared their stats and what leagues they've played in at different ages. A bit of reputation, reading through this thread, also factored in.

If there's some new kid who's showed up out of nowhere, it's possible I missed them completely. Please let me know if that's the case.

 

[hellwar9]

November 9 update:

2022 class:

• Slafkovsky overtakes the #1 spot from Nemec.
• Petrovsky and Kmec among climbers.
• Elias falls a little.
• Chovaniak makes the top 10 while Gabriel falls outside.

2023 class:

• Strbak and Honzek climbs a couple of spots.
• Molnar falls a bit.
• Jencko, who wasn't in the top 10 last season since he barely played any games, is now in.
• Barcik and Pilat also makes the top 10.
• Sisik, who at one point ranked #1, falls outside the top 10.
• Kukumberg and Zold is also on the outside looking in.

2024 class:

• A first top 10 ranking was made, with Jakub Chromiak at the top.

---

Link to new rankings here.

Keep in mind, these rankings are just for fun. I have very limited viewings of these players, especially this season, and have yet to watch any of the players in the 2024 class. In order to rank them, I mostly compared their stats and what leagues they've played in at different ages. A bit of reputation, reading through this thread, also factored in.

If there's some new kid who's showed up out of nowhere, it's possible I missed them completely. Please let me know if that's the case.

You could add Juraj Pekarcik at eliteprospects.com to the honorable mentions in draft 2023. For example he is new kid who's showed up out of nowhere.

 

[alko]

November 9 update:

2022 class:

• Slafkovsky overtakes the #1 spot from Nemec.
• Petrovsky and Kmec among climbers.
• Elias falls a little.
• Chovaniak makes the top 10 while Gabriel falls outside.

2023 class:

• Strbak and Honzek climbs a couple of spots.
• Molnar falls a bit.
• Jencko, who wasn't in the top 10 last season since he barely played any games, is now in.
• Barcik and Pilat also makes the top 10.
• Sisik, who at one point ranked #1, falls outside the top 10.
• Kukumberg and Zold is also on the outside looking in.

2024 class:

• A first top 10 ranking was made, with Jakub Chromiak at the top.

---

Link to new rankings here.

Keep in mind, these rankings are just for fun. I have very limited viewings of these players, especially this season, and have yet to watch any of the players in the 2024 class. In order to rank them, I mostly compared their stats and what leagues they've played in at different ages. A bit of reputation, reading through this thread, also factored in.

If there's some new kid who's showed up out of nowhere, it's possible I missed them completely. Please let me know if that's the case.

Please, make a XLS File (or open Google Sheet) for every month. In a few years, we could look, how it was month after month.