WJC: 2017 Czech Republic Roster Talk

[Vogel]

Stransky - Spacek - Musil
Koblizek - Chlapik - Jasek
Kase - Necas - Lakatos
Soustal - Werbik - Suchy
Zadina

Zboril - Hajek
Kalina - Hronek
Budik - Hrdinka
Vala

Vladar
Ruzicka
Skarek

 

[Goodman68]

Stransky - Spacek - Musil
Koblizek - Chlapik - Jasek
Kase - Necas - Lakatos
Soustal - Werbik - Suchy
Zadina

Zboril - Hajek
Kalina - Hronek
Budik - Hrdinka
Vala

Vladar
Ruzicka
Skarek

I believe that the coach chooses well, will naturally have a bit tangled head with Musil. Of the other players on my eyes Jašek and for me it is a disappointment. The boy did almost no progress, and given that it is played on a small pitch and is not strong, so to WCH by me not going. Compared with Lakatos and Kaše is the player far worse.

 

[czechcanadian]

Kase-Necas-Lakatos
Stransky-Chlapik-Zadina
Kodytek-Spacek-Michnac
Reichel-Soustal-Jasek
Kubik

Zboril-Hronek
Hajek-Vala
Budik-Kalina
Kvasnicka

Vladar
Stezka
Skarek

Tried to make the lines balanced.
I really wonder what the very first nomination will look like. Will Michnac, Kvasnicka and Kubik make it? And what about Werbik, Zachar or Suchy? Also curious about that Adam Musil situation.

I agree with everything there but Michnac. They will take euro guys ahead of him. Probably Koblizek. Rightfully so anyways.

Kodytek is a big maybe for me. Very small player although very skilled. Would be more suitable on the larger ice surface rather then NA size.

Jasek.... I thought he was always really good but I guess he has really regressed in the last year or so. Not impressive at all. I would be ok with Musil taking his place I guess... Would probably play with Spacek. They both play in Red Deer. That could actually work out really well.

Other then that, im all for it. Reichel and Kubik are very intrigueing additions. Would love to see them both play on the big stage.

 

[Babula]

Whoa... is there some talk about him joining the team?

Yeah, probably Adam has not said strictly "no" to this talk...

 

[Swipes]

Yeah, probably Adam has not said strictly "no" to this talk...

But he's played for Canada already hasn't he? Or was it just Ivan Hlinka so it didn't count?

 

[czechcanadian]

But he's played for Canada already hasn't he? Or was it just Ivan Hlinka so it didn't count?

yes he definitely has played at ivan hlinka. and he also played for Canada Pacific U17. Not sure what that means for his chance at playing for Czechs.
I think it would be cool to have him. I just dont know where he would go. He hasnt played all that well the last couple of years. Maybe as a 4th line center... But I already have Soustal there. An I think hes a better player. Plus he has more WJC experience...

 

[Fragmuffin]

None of those tourneys were IIHF sanctioned, so he'd be elegible for the Czechs in theory.
I mean, i don't how he compares to Soustal, but if we're talking about 4th liners, then maybe better to lock him up cuz you never know if he might turn into a valuable player for the senior NT at some point in the future.
Soustal is not going anywhere...
Still, there's some time left till the WJC, enough for the kids to make their case.

 

[czechcanadian]

None of those tourneys were IIHF sanctioned, so he'd be elegible for the Czechs in theory.
I mean, i don't how he compares to Soustal, but if we're talking about 4th liners, then maybe better to lock him up cuz you never know if he might turn into a valuable player for the senior NT at some point in the future.
Soustal is not going anywhere...
Still, there's some time left till the WJC, enough for the kids to make their case.

Good point... That would make sense. There's just something about Soustals game that I really like though haha. But I wont cry if Musil makes it ahead of him.

 

[Sipak4]

Is Kase injured?

 

[Wooren]

Is Kase injured?

Most likely. Sucks, but I think we have depth good enough to make up for it. Last year's Vrana and Karabacek injuries hurt the team much more. (And there still wasn't anything official, so there's a hope he will be ready for the WJC.)

I am really interested in the Musil case... would be be great if he played for us.

 

[Appleyard]

Is Kase injured?

He was out for like three weeks after the 4 nations... came back one game for Pirati, played 12 minutes and now is out again.

Cannot find any time-span though for how severe.

 

[HamiltonOHL]

Any word on ondrej kachyna making team Czech rep?

 

[neronet]

Any word on ondrej kachyna making team Czech rep?

now he is in rooster WJC19 - so probably still chance for him

 

[czechcanadian]

Any word on ondrej kachyna making team Czech rep?

Highly doubt he will make it. Maybe next year

 

[czechcanadian]

Most likely. Sucks, but I think we have depth good enough to make up for it. Last year's Vrana and Karabacek injuries hurt the team much more. (And there still wasn't anything official, so there's a hope he will be ready for the WJC.)

I am really interested in the Musil case... would be be great if he played for us.

It is still a big loss for sure. He's been playing pretty good this year. There's still a chance for Zacha apparently though... I'm more interested in that then anything else

 

[Wooren]

Any word on ondrej kachyna making team Czech rep?

Unlikely. He would need to shine in BOTH U19 and U20.




Not official, but this might be the U20 camp selection.
No Zadina and no Stezka...
David Kase is in, but not sure if that means anything. Adam Musil also in.

 

[czechcanadian]

Unlikely. He would need to shine in BOTH U19 and U20.




Not official, but this might be the U20 camp selection.
No Zadina and no Stezka...
David Kase is in, but not sure if that means anything. Adam Musil also in.

I'm ok with this selection to be honest. The only surprise for me is Stezka obviously. But that's it. Too bad no Zadina but he is still very young.
If these are the only guys left off, I'm happy. It's been way more controversial in the past. Let's just hope there's no controversial cuts haha.

This is likely the first year where we don't have a real weakness though. We look good from top to bottom. Now imagine we get Zacha?? Damn...

 

[Wooren]

I'm ok with this selection to be honest. The only surprise for me is Stezka obviously. But that's it. Too bad no Zadina but he is still very young.
If these are the only guys left off, I'm happy. It's been way more controversial in the past. Let's just hope there's no controversial cuts haha.

This is likely the first year where we don't have a real weakness though. We look good from top to bottom. Now imagine we get Zacha?? Damn...

Odd that Stezka wasn't even invited to the U19... he is having a pretty good season. Zadina's season is kinda dissapointing, but he always played well with the czech national team. Wish he at least got into the U19 tournament.

No real weakness, but no real strenght either. Maybe goaltending I guess. We lack difference makers.

I am very excited to see Hronek, who looked VERY impressive in one of the U20 tournament this year, he is the only real offensive defenseman we have. Also Lakatos, who is now one of the top forwards in Liberec.

 

[Goodman68]

Odd that Stezka wasn't even invited to the U19... he is having a pretty good season. Zadina's season is kinda dissapointing, but he always played well with the czech national team. Wish he at least got into the U19 tournament.

No real weakness, but no real strenght either. Maybe goaltending I guess. We lack difference makers.

I am very excited to see Hronek, who looked VERY impressive in one of the U20 tournament this year, he is the only real offensive defenseman we have. Also Lakatos, who is now one of the top forwards in Liberec.

I do not think we would have had a differential players forward. Spacek played by me last year already excellent WCH, I saw the highlights and the club and I'm really shine on him too curious. And Chlapík last year was lackluster, but this is also a great season. Lakatos, Stransky (the question of what should the statistics, not to be in a very weak team, but who pulls) Nečas in PP, everyone can positively surprise.
I look forward to Hronek course, its mobility is excellent, but there is also Zboril, Hajek, you too can support the attack.

 

[czechcanadian]

Odd that Stezka wasn't even invited to the U19... he is having a pretty good season. Zadina's season is kinda dissapointing, but he always played well with the czech national team. Wish he at least got into the U19 tournament.

No real weakness, but no real strenght either. Maybe goaltending I guess. We lack difference makers.

I am very excited to see Hronek, who looked VERY impressive in one of the U20 tournament this year, he is the only real offensive defenseman we have. Also Lakatos, who is now one of the top forwards in Liberec.

On paper, I might agree with this. But I personally see Spacek as a real difference maker. He was amazing last year and is a very underrated player overall.(also having a good season).
Zboril and Hronek are also possible difference makers for me. And like you said, goaltending(Vladar). Really cool to see Skarek there too. Super excited about this guy.

 

[czechcanadian]

I do not think we would have had a differential players forward. Spacek played by me last year already excellent WCH, I saw the highlights and the club and I'm really shine on him too curious. And Chlapík last year was lackluster, but this is also a great season. Lakatos, Stransky (the question of what should the statistics, not to be in a very weak team, but who pulls) Nečas in PP, everyone can positively surprise.
I look forward to Hronek course, its mobility is excellent, but there is also Zboril, Hajek, you too can support the attack.

100% agree with all of this.

 

[joey16]

Good roster, I'm OK with that..

 

[Statsy]

That looks like a solid team in a year where the usual favourites look somewhat underwhelming. I'd say this team has a better chance than usual of taking home the gold.

 

[czechcanadian]

http://www.hokej.cz/kouc-petr-ukazal-na-skarka-necase-nebo-musila-nominoval-14-krajanku/5019581

David Kase SHOULD be ok. Hopefully. We need him so fingers crossed.

 

[czechcanadian]

That looks like a solid team in a year where the usual favourites look somewhat underwhelming. I'd say this team has a better chance than usual of taking home the gold.

Underwelming? I'm not so convinced about that... Just looking at that USA roster and I don't see a great chance for us lol. I think we have to win our group to make it past the quarters this year (As usual).
Then we could maybe win a medal.
Avoiding USA and Canada in the quarters is key to our success. Not that we couldn't beat them, but I really don't like our chances.