Confirmed Trade: [LAK/CHI] Rights to Dominik Kubalik for a 2019 5th

[Duke16]

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[Kevin Musto]

Anyone got a scouting report?

 

[SoundAndFury]

Anyone got a scouting report?

One of the best shooters in Europe.

I was thinking he has to try the NHL as many "worse" players did but someone trading for him is a nice sign of commitment.

 

[Charlie Conway]

Nothing groundbreaking here, but the NHLe stat compares pretty favorably. If he kept up his current rate that he's put up in the NLA and the Czech leagues the last few years, he'd be in the high 30s or low 40s points-wise.

HF's 2016 analysis:

Talent Analysis

Kubalik was a highly-regarded CHL draft pick but had mixed success in two seasons in the OHL before returning to the Czech Republic. He is a tall player who can skate well and move the puck but lacks the bulk to ward off opposing checkers. Kubalik brings a little bit of nasty to his game and isn’t afraid to throw the body around and mix it up. He shows flashes of potential but has not yet shown consistency from shift to shift.
Future

Kubalik was one of the top forwards in the Czech Extraliga in 2015-16 but reports are that the Kings have little interest in signing him to a contract. Los Angeles holds his NHL rights until June 2017 but could trade them to a team willing to offer him an opportunity. Kubalik has some offensive upside but until an NHL team is willing to offer him an NHL-only deal he is likely to remain in Europe for the foreseeable future.

 

[Kevin Musto]

Nothing groundbreaking here, but the NHLe stat compares pretty favorably. If he kept up his current rate that he's put up in the NLA and the Czech leagues the last few years, he'd be in the high 30s or low 40s points-wise.

HF's 2016 analysis:

Interesting.

He's played with Kampf and Kahun before so that's probably why the Hawks were interested.

 

[DRW204]

I was wondering why hfboards was crashing on my phone... This blockbuster explains it!

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

The Kings have had a tough time trying to convince him to sign, but perhaps the Hawks will have better luck by offering more money. Sort of like the Habs and their highly successful signing of one Bud Holloway.

 

[Charlie Conway]

Interesting.

He's played with Kampf and Kahun before so that's probably why the Hawks were interested.

In the videos I've seen on YouTube, he looks like a smart player in terms of positioning. Maybe some playmaking potential there. Great shot, indeed. Could use some work defensively.

I've seen some comment on his skating, saying that he's quite fast, but his skating looked a little choppy to me. That could be less of a liability on the smaller ice.

 

[Kevin Musto]

In the videos I've seen on YouTube, he looks like a smart player in terms of positioning. Maybe some playmaking potential there. Great shot, indeed. Could use some work defensively.

I've seen some comment on his skating, saying that he's quite fast, but his skating looked a little choppy to me. That could be less of a liability on the smaller ice.

Looks like a damn good shooter in that video

 

[KingsHockey24]

He wont move to NA.

 

[Harry Kakalovich]

I seem to remember liking his game but isn't he from a few years ago?

 

[Kevin Musto]

He wont move to NA.

He won't move to LA*

 

[mouser]

I am curious what the definitive reason is for his draft rights not having expired. Have seen some speculation but not an official reason.

 

[Idionym]

He wont move to NA.

I would assume the Hawks have talked to his agent or something before they traded for him.

 

[Brodeur]

The Kings have had a tough time trying to convince him to sign, but perhaps the Hawks will have better luck by offering more money. Sort of like the Habs and their highly successful signing of one Bud Holloway.

It's interesting since the CBA limits what you could offer. Since this would still be Kubalik's first deal and he'd be 24 next season, it has to be 1 year, 2 way deal. Perhaps part of it is that the Kings couldn't make any assurances that he wouldn't have to start in Ontario.

It might not necessarily be a money thing in terms of guarantees since you could only offer him 925K max plus bonuses, but rather the likelihood of him cracking an NHL roster right away. That would be the difference between 925K for playing in the NHL versus 75K for playing in the AHL.

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

23 years old, 6’2, NLA scoring rate translates to 0.51 PPG in the NHL.

Very good add for a 5th round pick.

 

[Conrad McBenis]

Literally whomst?

Must be a great prospect if its a 5th for next year.

 

[Taylorst]

I'm just curious how he fits into Chicago's plan.
Maybe he is the first of many pieces for Stan to get into place , before he trades out , kunitz, hayden, Kruger and the possible big trade with Edmonton

 

[LDF]

I'm just curious how he fits into Chicago's plan.
Maybe he is the first of many pieces for Stan to get into place , before he trades out , kunitz, hayden, Kruger and the possible big trade with Edmonton

are you asking how he fit into this season or is it next season ??

 

[smitty10]

23 years old, 6’2, NLA scoring rate translates to 0.51 PPG in the NHL.

Very good add for a 5th round pick.

I've seen you posting a ton of your projections for European players coming over. Is this a system you developed or is it one you've found on the Internet that tends to be accurate?

Either way, I find it very interesting.

 

[regulate]

 

[TLEH]

There’s already formulas out there for all the major leagues

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

I've seen you posting a ton of your projections for European players coming over. Is this a system you developed or is it one you've found on the Internet that tends to be accurate?

Either way, I find it very interesting.

All credit goes to this guy, who is not me:

 

[Taylorst]

are you asking how he fit into this season or is it next season ??

Both ?

 

[smitty10]

All credit goes to this guy, who is not me:

That's awesome. Thanks man!