Just curious, what has Kase done so far that makes people think he's a serious prospect? At age 19-20 he wasn't a standout player in the Czech league, which is maybe above junior hockey but well below the SHL/AHL. Now maybe he'll take a big step up in the SHL this year, but until he does, I just don't get the love.
I mean Bernhardt showed as much in the SHL and he's almost a year younger. Bernhardt also has a better body (i.e. he's a full sized D-man with mobility). And he was just as, or more impressive, in the WJC.
Just curious, what has Kase done so far that makes people think he's a serious prospect? At age 19-20 he wasn't a standout player in the Czech league, which is maybe above junior hockey but well below the SHL/AHL. Now maybe he'll take a big step up in the SHL this year, but until he does, I just don't get the love.
I mean Bernhardt showed as much in the SHL and he's almost a year younger. Bernhardt also has a better body (i.e. he's a full sized D-man with mobility). And he was just as, or more impressive, in the WJC.
Just curious, what has Kase done so far that makes people think he's a serious prospect? At age 19-20 he wasn't a standout player in the Czech league, which is maybe above junior hockey but well below the SHL/AHL. Now maybe he'll take a big step up in the SHL this year, but until he does, I just don't get the love.
I mean Bernhardt showed as much in the SHL and he's almost a year younger. Bernhardt also has a better body (i.e. he's a full sized D-man with mobility). And he was just as, or more impressive, in the WJC.
People are just caught up on best-Kase scenario.
Kind of like dismissing a player's age?[/
I have more opinions on the topic but a valid point was made that this is not the forum for further discussion so I'll save anything more for another place and time.