Prospect Info: Round 4, 120th overall: Alex Ciernik, F, Södertälje SK (HockeyAllsvenskan)

[GKJ]

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[Don Nachbaur 26]

Always went in the 1st rd. when playing EHM. Other than that, I know nothing.

 

[CutOnDime97]

 

[LastWordArmy]

Alex Ciernik, born on October 8th, 2004, from Wolfsburg, Germany, is a forward playing in Sweden. Ciernik, the 5’10” and 179 pound winger, despite being born in Germany, has played for Slovakia internationally. The 18-year-old has played between two Swedish leagues, with three teams. Playing between the J20 Nationell and the Allsvenskan, playing for Sodertalje (J20 and Allsvenskan) and Vasterviks IK (Allsvenskan). Across 18 J20 games, he scored nine goals and 12 assists for 21 points. Meanwhile, across 25 total Allsvenskan games, he scored three goals and nine assists for 12 points. He played better, production-wise, after being loaned out to Vasterviks.

2023 NHL Scouting Report #47: Alex Ciernik

Alex Ciernik isn't a name expected to land in the first round. But what can he bring for a team in round two?

lastwordonsports.com

 

[Beef Invictus]

Described as an explosive skater good at carrying up ice.

Looks like a good pick if he's ranked that well and dropped.

 

[Beef Invictus]

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Damn your speed

 

[Redpath]

Another oversized Flahr pick.

The Flyers love their meat-and-potatoes.

 

[FlyerNutter]

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Described as an explosive skater good at carrying up ice.

Looks like a good pick if he's ranked that well and dropped.

Then I approve

 

[sa cyred]

Another oversized Flahr pick.

The Flyers love their meat-and-potatoes.

This was a Briere pick.

 

[Beef Invictus]

Well, if this is the steal it looks like it could be then that mitigates any weirdness with taking two goalies (always voodoo) and trading up to make that happen

 

[Appleyard]

Really great pick.

0.5 P/GP in Allsvenskan with speed and skill.

His "floor" is probably a good Euro league 1st line, and he will be there in a few years.

 

[Beef Invictus]

Another oversized Flahr pick.

The Flyers love their meat-and-potatoes.

All you've done all day is whine about strawman arguments assigned to the rest of the board. Give it a rest and stop baiting.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Considering where a lot of the media had him, seems like a great grab for the location.

 

[GKJ]

 

[Coffe]

As a STH of Södertälje I've seen quite a bit of him. I like him and thought he should've been given more chances here last season ahead of some of the NA skaters they had taking space. Shifty, good hands in tight spaces and good IQ. Got more playing time in Västervik where he was loaned out to and did well there as well playing in their top 6 and PP1.

He won't be returning to Södertälje next season but rumour has it he'll be going to Västervik. I think that would be good for him to have a full season of, essentially guaranteed, top 6 minutes and PP time.

 

[Rebels57]

Smaht had him 36th and we all know Smaht is the best.

120th is insane value here.

 

[bauer]

"No matter where he plays, he has managed to stick out by being one of the fastest and most skilled players on the ice at all times. Some have even said he could be the best skater in the 2023 Draft class, along with Oliver Moore and Tom Willander."

 

[scumpup]

Good pick. These late round picks are actually pretty good overall.

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

"No matter where he plays, he has managed to stick out by being one of the fastest and most skilled players on the ice at all times. Some have even said he could be the best skater in the 2023 Draft class, along with Oliver Moore and Tom Willander."

He's going to be playing opposite of either Michkov or Binksy. Annnnnnnnnnnnnnd BOOM goes the erection.

 

[Kermit the Prog]

Smaht had him 36th and we all know Smaht is the best.

120th is insane value here.

 

[Big Gear Franco]

All you've done all day is whine about strawman arguments assigned to the rest of the board. Give it a rest and stop baiting.

 

[sa cyred]

Here is THW writeup on him. They loved him:

Alex Ciernik – 2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Alex Ciernik is an intriguing prospect heading into the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, and there should be multiple teams interested because of it.

thehockeywriters.com

One of the writers thought he could sneak into the 1st round. Seems has high end offensive skill set. Needs to work on defense.

Turning into my non 1st round favorite player. Interested to see how he progresses.

 

[MacDonald4MVP]

Cirernik is very much in that Dadonov mold of player, where most hockey men will hate him because he is a soft euro. But then again he will never have to play under torts.

 

[dats81]

Great pick, great value, finally they went for upside

 

[NotProkofievian]

Really great value pick at 120, I had him late first/early 2nd. There's maybe a handful of players in the whole draft who are better skaters, he has great hands, very good playmaker as well as possessing a deadly shot. Who know if he puts it all together, but there is a lot to work with.

My team, by comparison, drafted an overage forward with 13 goals in the OHL this year, they thought that was more compelling value.