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Czech goaltender Jan Bednar played against men this season despite being just 17-years-old. While he struggled at times, the very fact he got the opportunity shows his talent level and how he has previously dominated in the junior ranks. He played 13 games for Karlovy Vary HC in the top Czech league, putting up a 4.39 goals-against-average and a .884 save percentage. Bednar also played 24 games on loan in the Czech second division for HC Banik Sokolov putting up a 3.26 goals-against-average and .873 save percentage. He also represented the Czech Republic at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup.

Bednar had better numbers in 2018-19. In 10 games for Karlovy Vary HC he put up a 2.73 goals-against-average and .917 save percentage. He also played five playoff games with a 2.50 goals-against-average and .915 save percentage. Bednar was named the Extraliga rookie of the year. He also put up a 2.39 goals-against-average and .917 save percentage in the Czech Under-19 league. Bednar represented his country on numerous occasions, helping them to win gold at the European Youth Olympic Festival (0.67 and .977 in 3 games). He was named the tournament’s best goalie. He also played in the Under-18 World Championships and Under-17 World Hockey Challenge.


Jan Bednar Scouting Report: 2020 NHL Draft #74 - Last Word on Hockey
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Tetsuo

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He's very young, I like the upside here.

At this point our pipeline needs a legit starting G and elite top-line C. Pretty much every other position has been addressed.
 
GoBoltz56

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He is listed as playing in the QMJHL but hasn't played any of his team's games yet...is he hurt or did he already lose the starting job?
 
MBH

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6;4 goalie with real athleticism.
Very young. Was considered a potential first rounder until he was bombarded at the Hlinka Gretzky.
Struggled in men's hockey last year.
 
Henkka

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Yes.

6'4 Czech monster goalie.


Skating and Talent Analysis

At 6-foot-4 Bednar has the type of size that NHL teams are looking for in their goalie prospects. His skating allows him to make the most of this, as Bednar plays at the top of his crease, cutting down angles and challenging shooters. He moves are around the crease well, getting back if challenged and has a strong lateral push to move sideways. Bednar tracks the puck extremely well. He is almost always on his line and square to the shooter. He anticipates plays well and gets across the crease quickly to make the save on cross-ice passes. Bednar says close to his post and protects the net well when the puck is down low or behind the net. He is extremely athletic and able to make saves even when he is out of position.
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Bednar has quick legs and gets up and down in the butterfly quickly. His long legs take away the bottom of the net and it is difficult to beat him along the ice. However, his size can lead to some issues, including a tendency to get beat five-hole. That will need to be improved. His glove hand is very quick and it is difficult to beat him on that side. Like many young goalies, Bednar needs to continue to work on his rebound control. He could work to kick more pucks to the corners and be better with his blocker hand as well.
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Jan Bednar Scouting Report: 2020 NHL Draft #74 - Last Word on Hockey
 
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Henkka

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Just THE right timing for a goalie pick.

Puck Handling
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With his good skating, Bednar is able to come out of his net and retrieve loose pucks. He then makes a pass to a defenceman to start the transition game. Bednar is also able to clear the puck if his team is killing a penalty or make a long pass up the ice if he catches his opponent on a bad line change. He even scored a goal, shooting the puck all the way down the ice when he was playing in the Under-16 league.
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Jan Bednar Scouting Report: 2020 NHL Draft #74 - Last Word on Hockey
 
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Henkka

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Mental Makeup
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Bednar stays calm and composed in net, to the point where some have criticized a lack of compete level. I don’t believe that is a problem. Bednar hasn’t always been consistent, but he fights to see the puck through traffic and works to get in position when he does give up a rebound. Bednar could stand to work on staying sharp when he does not see a shot for long periods of time though.
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Projection and Comparison

Bednar has the talent to be a starting goalie but needs plenty of development going forward. Working with a top goalie coach to refine his natural talent would help him going forward. The natural talent is there but it is very raw right now. It is expected that Bednar will leave his Czech team in the near future, but with the concerns around the pandemic that could now be up in the air. If the CHL were to start on time next year, a couple of years in that league would help him get used to North American ice. It would also feature better shooters than the Czech junior league, while not having him in the Extraliga where he has been overmatched at times facing men. Bednar’s game is reminiscent of Jean-Sebastian Giguere, but this is a stylistic comparison only and not one based on skill and ability.
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Stevie is doing so damn well.
 
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Taking a swing at a big, athletic goalie.

For what he is, this is a solid pick. But he's young and there's a reason he's being plucked in the 4th behind a lot of other goalies. He needs a lot of development and work.

My favorite goalie after Askarov was Commesso, but he went 46th overall and was the 2nd goalie off the board. The difference between the two, is I'm a lot more confident in Commesso becoming and NHL goalie in the next few years due to polish and consistency.

But again, this kid is so young, it's a wildcard.
 
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MBH said:
Not sure if being a young goalie hurts or helps, given how weirdly goalies develop.
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It gives you a lot less data.

The reason Askarov is the McDavid of goalies is he's doing everything you want from an established, vetted goalie... but young.

For everyone else, you're working with an incomplete grade. Sky is the limit for some of these kids, but few reach the consistency needed for NHL play. Goalies are obviously more likely to still remain relevant as a project and find their footing into their mid-20s, so that lends more uncertainty.

Markstrom (only thinking about it because of the Wings rumors), for example, was about 7 years removed from his draft year until he became a steady NHL regular. And then it was another 2 years until he was the starter.

So basically this is why people don't want to draft goalies early, and take fliers on them in round 4. We'll circle back to this one in 3 years minimum. More likely 5, unless he's setting the world on fire somewhere.
 
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GoBoltz56 said:
He is listed as playing in the QMJHL but hasn't played any of his team's games yet...is he hurt or did he already lose the starting job?
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I believe the Q isn't letting international players in at the moment. So no imports or Americans right now. They're probably going to shut down soon anyway. One team just had 17 cases.
 
Retire91

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Very cool pick. Looking forward to watching how this develop. Feel like its safe to have some high hopes.
 
Christien

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He says that he's practicing with his old team in Czech Republic, and will be playing the upcoming season in the QMJHL

 
GoBoltz56

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Good to know. He's practicing with a pro team and plans on playing in the Q. He said he's "waiting for a flight" and I imagine there's a quarantine period after he arrives, so explains why he hasn't played yet.
 
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