C Adam Ruzicka - Sarnia Sting, OHL (2017, 109th, CGY)

[alko]

3 points in 3 consecutive games.

an AHL record!

this guy is legit?

Isnt that "only" club record?

 

[Bounces R Way]

1st NHL point today in his 2nd game.

Secondary assist after some nice board work.

 

[Antiillafire]

We are in desperate need of NHL level C, I hope he can continue his development and establish himself!

 

[Bounces R Way]

Tied for 2nd in the AHL with 7 Gs in 8 GP so far. Only Frk has more and he was born in 93, Sherwood and Dauphin have 7 as well and were born in 95. Likely won't maintain this pace but seeing some nice progression for a 4th round pick in his all around game.

Imagine he'll be on the Slovakian Olympic team next year, they're really thin at C.

 

[Elvs]

Tied for 2nd in the AHL with 7 Gs in 8 GP so far. Only Frk has more and he was born in 93, Sherwood and Dauphin have 7 as well and were born in 95. Likely won't maintain this pace but seeing some nice progression for a 4th round pick in his all around game.

Imagine he'll be on the Slovakian Olympic team next year, they're really thin at C.

I've liked Ruzicka ever since I saw him at the world juniors. Back then, he was a very slow skater, but seemed to have good vision. From what I saw of him in the NHL last season, his skating and aggression was improved. Still, if he makes the big league, it's gonna be as an old school player, who relies on size and smarts, rather than speed. Hopefully he can find a way to translate his game to the next level.

But yeah, as for the Olympics, I don't think there's any doubt that he's gonna make the Slovak team. He was pretty good in the qualifiers, and with his start this season he's looking like a lock. He'd have to tail off completely to not make the team.

 

[Antiillafire]

I think there is a better chance of him being 1C than being left off the team

 

[Bounces R Way]

Scored his 1st NHL goal tonight with some soft hands in front and some awful coverage by the Sharks.

 

[Ainec]

drafted this guy in wjc pools, what a long way

 

[Antiillafire]

So 6 pts in 14 NHL games this season, while playing bottom 6 and with grinders a lot of the time. How long until he’s considered the best Slovak forward in the league? Is he already passed Tatar? I expect Slafkovsky will be the best once he gets either next season or the year after but is Ruzicka the best now?

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

He's now seen as the team's 3C per Sutter, he's looked pretty good.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

He needs work on his 200 foot game for sure. But offensively he could turn out to be an absolute monster. Really high potential IMO. Interesting player

 

[Bounces R Way]

Reminds me a bit of Zacha, another Sarnia Sting alumni. Definitely has a ways to go defensively to be on his level but uses his reach around the net and makes a lot of small smart plays to keep possession.

Think there's a middle 6 C in there.

 

[Dack]

He's now seen as the team's 3C per Sutter, he's looked pretty good.

Sutter said that?!

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Sutter said that?!

That's what Rick Ball said during the last broadcast.

 

[alko]

He needs work on his 200 foot game for sure. But offensively he could turn out to be an absolute monster. Really high potential IMO. Interesting player

What the hell is a 200 foot game?

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

What the hell is a 200 foot game?

Good play at both ends of the ice.

 

[madmike77]

He’s not the world’s best skater by any means, but he’s played well so far in a limited role. I don’t see him going back down to Stockton.

 

[debil]

7 points in 15 games is good start. If he went with 0.5ppg this season that would be pretty impressive given he plays in 4th line.

 

[Antiillafire]

Moved back to AHL after a pretty good first 20 or so games in the NHL. When’s his contract with Calgary up?

 

[Kahvi]

Moved back to AHL after a pretty good first 20 or so games in the NHL. When’s his contract with Calgary up?

RFA after this season. He's in AHL only because of cap, so no need to worry that Flames don't see him as NHL player.