Prospect Info: Lukas Rousek, LW, 160th overall, 2019 -- Recalled 3/6

[tsujimoto74]

Lukas Rousek at eliteprospects.com

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[Woodhouse]

 

[dotcommunism]

Lukas Rousek at eliteprospects.com

 

[Ralonzo]

Rousek is a 20 year old, so he's had a chance to develop that 5'11" 165 lb physique.

Ranked 101 overall by CS.

 

[Woodhouse]

 

[Jim Carr's Rug]

Baptiste 2.0?

 

[Chainshot]

 

[Fjordy]

Andy approves

 

[truthbluth]

Man, this kid looks like he’s running in gym shoes when he’s accelerating. I don’t know if he’s good, but he flies.

 

[Woodhouse]

 

[missingmika]

As a double overager already, will we see him in Rochester next year?

 

[Chainshot]

Ink from the Black Book: Not Rated

Rousek is a 1999-born Czech forward who played mostly in the Czech top men’s league this year, amassing 9 points in 34 games and 5 points in 4 playoff games. He’s versatile, as he can play either at center or on the wing. He’s an above average skater with good acceleration. He can make things happen by keeping his feet moving constantly. He’s quick to retrieve pucks in the offensive zone due to his compete level and skating abilities. He has good vision and nice smarts at both ends of ice. He’s valuable shorthanded with his anticipation and work ethic. He’s inconsistent in his offensive performances, as he had ups and downs throughout international tournaments during the year. However, he did have a good second half of the season with his team. His hands remain average, and he doesn’t possess a lot of offensive potential for the NHL. He creates a lot of scoring chances for himself with his speed and by going hard to the net, but he’s not a finisher. He does well along the boards to protect the puck with his size, using his back to shield opponents away. His potential is more as a 3rd- or 4th-line winger with value on the penalty killing unit.

 

[Chainshot]

 

[Ehran]

I watched that scouting video of the kid. Man, he's got a quick start and seems to really fly around the ice.

I like him.

 

[Chainshot]

 

[Club]

Solid pick

 

[Woodhouse]

 

[Fjordy]

I like Botterill's latest picks.

 

[Tatre]

Probably solid for Roch, who knows

 

[Woodhouse]

 

[jc17]

That takeaway and rush at 3:30

We drafted the road runner. He drawing penalties on the PK with his speed lol

 

[Ace]

If my math is correct that means he will come over when he’s 47 years old. Give or take a month

 

[Rasmus CacOlainen]

I approve. Hopefully can become a quality bottom 6 winger and PKer for us. Certainly has the potential for that at first glance. Speed and grit is valuable in playoff situations.

 

[Ralonzo]

So if as a 20-year-old draftee the Sabres hold his rights for 2 years, and he's under contract for 2 years... uhhh... (counts on fingers)... couldn't he just go FA after Sparta?

 

[tsujimoto74]