WJC: Czech Republic 2019 Roster Talk

[Wooren]

Possible returning players:

Forwards:
Filip Zadina
Martin Necas
Filip Chytil
Martin Kaut
Ostap Safin
Krystof Hrabik
Jakub Lauko

Defensemen:
Jakub Galvas
Filip Kral
Radim Salda

Goalies:
Jakub Skarek

If all the players return and you add in Dostal, Jenik, Kondelik, Zabransky and Pekar (plus depth) you have a strong team, no longer "just" a dark horse or an underdog that can surprise. It would be a team that is a legit medal contender. It's doubtful we get all Necas, Zadina and Chytil back though.

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[Matte99]

Zadina wont return... to good.

 

[Jablkon]

Zadina wont return... to good.

Wow, you think NHL in first season? Dont know. Iam not sure whether he is strong enough along the boards and defensively. His moves reminds me bit of Kane /not saying he is even close to him/. Would be interesting to follow his development.

 

[Canes]

Necas has a great chance at making the NHL squad next year as long as Victor Rask remains a dumpster fire on skates.

 

[Pieck]

How is Czech defense expected to look? It wasn't very good this year and now Hajek won't be there. How about goaltending?

I'm assuming the offense will range from good to great depending on where Necas and Chytil play.

For some reason I've gotten invested in the Czechs the past two years. And after this year I really want them to become a medal contender because it bothers me how the quarterfinal is basically destined to be a boring round unless an underdog surprises, but if that underdog wins then it makes the semifinal and bronze medal game less enjoyable. If the Czechs can cement themselves as a "top 6" country rather than just "the 6th best" country, that would be great.

 

[Wooren]

How is Czech defense expected to look? It wasn't very good this year and now Hajek won't be there. How about goaltending?

I'm assuming the offense will range from good to great depending on where Necas and Chytil play.

For some reason I've gotten invested in the Czechs the past two years. And after this year I really want them to become a medal contender because it bothers me how the quarterfinal is basically destined to be a boring round unless an underdog surprises, but if that underdog wins then it makes the semifinal and bronze medal game less enjoyable. If the Czechs can cement themselves as a "top 6" country rather than just "the 6th best" country, that would be great.

Defense will be worse on paper, Hajek is a huge loss. Goaltending should be better, it's hard to be worse than what we had this year anyway.

 

[QJL]

Would be shocked if Chytil and Necas aren’t in the NHL. Zadina should have a good chance too.

 

[czechcanadian]

That's a pretty good looking team. We definitely don't get all of the big 3 back but I think Zadina is likely going to return. He's definitely one of the best Czech Forward talents in a while, but I have a feeling he plays in CHL one more year. Don't think he'll be physically and mentally ready for NHL. You never know though.
Necas has the next best chance to return. Don't think he'll be an NHL regular just yet either. I believe they will play him at least one full year in AHL first.
Zadina-Necas-Safin
Jenik-Lauko-Kaut
Teply/Raska-Kondelik-Pekar
That would be one heck of a top 9...

 

[swoopster]

Necas needs to play someplace where somebody is going to knock him on his behind. He at present is a dancing around the perimiter / avoid contact twig being allowed to play that style at Brno. I would love to see him play a season in the AHL...on his derriere all night long!

 

[Sipak4]

Just imagine everybody would be eligible

Lauko-Necas-Zadina
Kaut-Chytil-Safin
Hrabik-Kondelik-Machala
Kern-Hladonik-Kvasnica
+Pekar/Jenik

Kral-Galvas
Salda-Bukac
Mikyska-Kvasnicka
Zabransky

Skarek
Dostal
Vomacka

 

[joey16]

Lauko - Necas - Kaut
Zadina - Chytil - Safin
Jenik - Kondelik - Pekar
Plasek - Hrabik - Kvasnica

Galvas - Kral
Kvasnicka - Malik
Salda - Zabransky

Skarek
Dostal
Vomacka

I made the team if everyone is available which is actually unlikely to happen. At least one of Chytil, Necas, Zadina will probably be in the NHL already. But if not, the team looks great in offense - 4 first rounders plus every forward is NHL draft worthy (there is a good chance that all of the guys will be drafted by the end of June). In reality I also think there will also be some players from 01 group (Teply, Prikryl, Peterek etc) - depends on who will shine the most next year.
Defense is once again pretty bad. Only above average D-man there is Galvas and maybe Kral. But who knows, maybe next year will be a breakout year for Zabransky and I hope someone will also come up in Extraliga.
The goaltenders are good. Skarek is a bit question mark though, he's been solid throughout the year and probably will be drafted around 3rd round or even higher but he was so bad at the WJC this year and has never actually performed in national team. If anything, Dostal is there and could be able to save the situation though.
If everyone is available, this is a team that could compete for a medal for sure. The power in the offense is just too good, it can even make up for the weaker spots in the defense. On the other hand, if there is more than one missing from the trio Chytil, Necas, Zadina (which is possible), then it's again 5-6th place team IMO.

 

[kabidjan18]

Exciting. I'd love to see our Alps Team go against the Czech U20s in a friendly match.

 

[Jablkon]

Exciting. I'd love to see our Alps Team go against the Czech U20s in a friendly match.

Dont want to disappoint you but this should be just training camp without any matches

 

[TheGoldenJet]

Defensemen:
Jakub Galvas
Filip Kral
Radim Salda

Goalies:
Jakub Skarek

What are the chances of these 3 D returning, as well as Skarek? Do any of these players project as NHLers before 2019?

 

[joey16]

What are the chances of these 3 D returning, as well as Skarek? Do any of these players project as NHLers before 2019?

It's almost 100% sure that all of those guys are going to return (barring injuries etc.). Galvas is shaping up pretty good for a 5th rounder - he had a big ice time during the whole season in Extraliga among men and was good, even got to the national team for pre-WHC games. Kral is an offensive D-man projected 3rd-4th round in this draft and Salda has also a solid chance for this years draft as an overager.

 

[Wings4Life]

It's almost 100% sure that all of those guys are going to return (barring injuries etc.). Galvas is shaping up pretty good for a 5th rounder - he had a big ice time during the whole season in Extraliga among men and was good, even got to the national team for pre-WHC games. Kral is an offensive D-man projected 3rd-4th round in this draft and Salda has also a solid chance for this years draft as an overager.

In your opinion, how does the projected Czech D stack up to the projected D for team Slovakia at the upcoming WJC? Are they on the same level (on paper) or not?

 

[joey16]

In your opinion, how does the projected Czech D stack up to the projected D for team Slovakia at the upcoming WJC? Are they on the same level (on paper) or not?

Ohh, I'm sorry but I actually have no idea about the Slovakian D...

 

[cg98]

My projections

Czech Republic:
Martin Hugo Has
Dalimil Mikyska
Libor Zabransky
Jakub Galvas
Radim Salda
Jan Bednar
Filip Kral

Slovakia:
Martin Fehervary
Marek Korencik
Samuel Knazko
Marcel Dlugos
Michal Pupak
Martin Bucko
Michal Ivan

Czechs are slightly better on the blue line, but that Slovak blue line is probably the best one theyve had in a while.

 

[kudla]

Not the best defense we have had in a while.

 

[Sipak4]

My projections

Czech Republic:
Martin Hugo Has
Dalimil Mikyska
Libor Zabransky
Jakub Galvas
Radim Salda
Jan Bednar
Filip Kral

Bukac? Kvasnicka?

 

[czechcanadian]

My projections

Czech Republic:
Martin Hugo Has
Dalimil Mikyska
Libor Zabransky
Jakub Galvas
Radim Salda
Jan Bednar
Filip Kral

Slovakia:
Martin Fehervary
Marek Korencik
Samuel Knazko
Marcel Dlugos
Michal Pupak
Martin Bucko
Michal Ivan

Czechs are slightly better on the blue line, but that Slovak blue line is probably the best one theyve had in a while.

Would love to see Hugo Has.. what a talent... But yes czechs have a slight edge..

 

[czechcanadian]

Osobnosti k mládežnickým reprezentacím: Židlický, Eliáš či Libor Procházka | Hokej.cz - web českého hokeje

Here's an article about the upcoming coaching staff for all junior teams. Really happy to see Elias and Zidlicky getting so heavily involved!
Are we happy about Varada being head coach of U-20's? I feel like he's a good option and with Elias as his assistant, it looks like we'll be in good shape for a very interesting year for the U-20's. I think we could do very well.

 

[LeafChief]

Can you guys tell me about Kral?

 

[Algernop Kreider]

The Rangers and Wings are going to suck this year. As a Ranger fan I really hope we send Chytil to the WJC even if he does turn out to be an impact player in the NHL this season.

 

[A Few Good Males]

Looking more and more like Zadina could be available