LW Adam Raska (2020, 201st, SJS; traded to MIN)

[Babula]

He was born at same day as Jaromir Pytlik 25th of September 2001. first day of eligibility for 2020 nhl entry draft.

Wonder, how high this tandem is rated in these days ?

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[LeonTheKing]

25th of Septemer isn't first day of eligibility for Entry Draft, it's 15th of Septemer (look Jan Jenik).

Raska is solid prospect and he definitely deserve some attention, but not in the same tier as Pytlik. I live in Trinec so I have seen him play for a few times.

 

[Haanz]

Raska will be playing for Rimouski in the Q this season. Should get plenty of exposure playing on the same team as Lafreniere, and I fully expect him to turn heads this season. Super high compete level.

 

[Johnny97]

 

[Haanz]

Raska played on the top line for the U20 Czechs for a few games against the Slovaks earlier this week. I think he's being slept on a bit - the kid is a gamer. Even if he tops out as a forward with "only" bottom 6 potential, he should be a good one at that.

 

[PuckProspects]

He's the hardest working player in the draft. I'd draft in a bit higher than he will go just for that.

 

[Number 57]

Rumors say he signed with Trinec and will not come back to QMJHL. Anyone can update us?

 

[Wooren]

Rumors say he signed with Trinec and will not come back to QMJHL. Anyone can update us?

In an interview he himself said his future was in Trinec no matter what, as he has contract there. Only came overseas to help his draft stock in his draft year.

 

[SergeConstantin74]

The timing of the signature is strange though. He says it isn't COVID related but without COVID Rimouski's camp was starting at the beginning of August. Would he have signed before the start of the camp in August or being far from Rimouski these last few weeks helped the decision?

 

[Number 57]

In an interview he himself said his future was in Trinec no matter what, as he has contract there. Only came overseas to help his draft stock in his draft year.

Rimouski didn't draft an extra import player which means they didn't know about this

 

[SergeConstantin74]

Rimouski didn't draft an extra import player which means they didn't know about this

Yes, he clearly didn't inform them of his intentions. Just yesterday on Twitter they said they're still expecting him, Europeans just can't come right now.

 

[TopC0rner]

I like Raska. He's got underrated puck skills and a good shot. He plays an aggressive game. However, he has a bit of a tunnel vision which limits his offensive upside.

 

[MMC]

Welcome to San Jose!

 

[De Montreal]

How did he looked at the SJS camp? Do they have something in him? Perhaps an energuy guy, Tomas Nosek type?

 

[Kcoyote3]

How did he looked at the SJS camp? Do they have something in him? Perhaps an energuy guy, Tomas Nosek type?

Had a couple goals in the prospect game and looked like a high energy guy. Was impressed overall, think he has potential to be an NHLer someday

 

[Stewie Griffin]

How did he looked at the SJS camp? Do they have something in him? Perhaps an energuy guy, Tomas Nosek type?

He plays exactly how you want someone to play on a 4th line today. Super high energy and loves the front of the net.

 

[TheWayToRefJose]

How did he looked at the SJS camp? Do they have something in him? Perhaps an energuy guy, Tomas Nosek type?

He has a decent chance at making the team out of camp. SJ has 5 forward spots open.
I’m guessing Weatherby, Gambrell or Pedersson take 2 spots as they’re Cs.
That leaves 3 spots, which Eklund, Dahlen, and most likely, Raska, fill the remaining 3 spots.

I will be very surprised if he doesn’t get some games this year or next year.

 

[Stewie Griffin]

Raska has survived another round of cuts. Just turned 20 under 2 weeks ago, and is now among the final group fighting for a roster spot.

 

[Stewie Griffin]

Projected to make NHL debut tonight. Was drafted in the 2020 7th round about 15 months ago.

 

[Caser]

 

[Czechboy]

I'm guessing it's inconsequential and he will stay in the AHL. Cap casualty or extra contract in a trade. hope I'm wrong and maybe the Wild need a 'cannonball' type 4th liner but I don't know their roster at all.

 

[Circulartheory]

I'm guessing it's inconsequential and he will stay in the AHL. Cap casualty or extra contract in a trade. hope I'm wrong and maybe the Wild need a 'cannonball' type 4th liner but I don't know their roster at all.

We don't "need" it but we often have room for those type of players as our 4th line is usually made of those types. Dewar, Duhaime (we also drafted Milne in the AHL). So if he can develop in the minors, there is some hope he can find his niche.