C Michal Kristof - Kärpät, Liiga (2012 undrafted)

[Artorius Horus T]

Position: Center
Age: 24
Height: 5 foot 9
Weight: 159 lbs
Shoots: L

I wanted to throw this name here because i think he is a future NHL:er.
- i know its saying a lot but...just looking at his amazing plays in CHL this season
Kärpät hit the jackpot with this one

24 year old Slovak, undrafted, amazing work of scouting by Kärpät for signing this "hidden gem".

Last season Michal represented his country in both WC&OG, in the worlds
he was Team Slovakia's 2nd best in scoring, putting 3g+3a=6pts in 7 games.

Had a impressive season for HK Nitra, 19 goals, 46 assists, +41

2017-2018: CHL - Kärpät - 2g+4a=6pts +2 (2.00 ppg)

I know that many here (and elsewhere) see his size as a big issue
but he is so fast,smooth and strong skater, with such of soft mittens
with a quality wrist shot, look at Gaudreau for size example*,
5 foot 9, 155 lbs, but what an incredible player!.

Yes,yes,yes...i might getting ahead of myself here, but so far, i'm liking a lot what i'm seeing.
He has been if not the best player in the CHL this season but surely, one of the absolute best.

* not comparing him to Gaudreau as a player, only comparing their size.

Any thoughts?.

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The coach of Kärpät was coach for Kristof already season 12-13.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

The coach of Kärpät was coach for Kristof already season 12-13.

Oh, didn't know that.....wait...now that you mentioned it, i think that was said in the game tonight,
but i created this thread before the game...

That was many many years ago thou, he wasn't yet that what he is today, ergo; great scouting from Kärpät .