LW Dominik Kubalik (2013, 191st, LAK; traded to CHI)
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Todd McLellan is an inside agent
Yep, tied for the club lead in scoring it seems, but no clue what he plans for the future or if he even wants to come to the NHL. Thank you very much though!
One of the Kings forum posters pointed out the Karjala Cup invite--will keep my eyes on it!
Sticktape
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So what's the word on this guy? In 2015/2016 at 20 years old he finished tied for team scoring on HC Plzen, finished top 10 in league scoring, and led the league in goals (25). This year as a 21 year old he's leading his team in scoring by 13 points, has surpassed his goal total from last year with his 26th and is again leading the league in that category by a wide margin (7 more than 2nd), and is currently 6th in league scoring. He's listed at 6'1" or 6'2" and 179 - 185 lbs depending on where you look, so he has some size.
His contract ends at the end of the season. From what I've read the Kings don't have him in their future plans. Seems kind of crazy. Surely he's on the radar somewhere. Can anyone offer some insight?
His contract ends at the end of the season. From what I've read the Kings don't have him in their future plans. Seems kind of crazy. Surely he's on the radar somewhere. Can anyone offer some insight?
HasbeenHallzy
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Surprised to see his name come up and the numbers he's been putting up. He wasn't very good In his time in the OHL. Kind of one of those guys that always left you wanting more... I'm shocked he's been this good of late.
He has more goals than the 2nd leading scorer has points.. quite impressive. Will probably get a look next year.
Sticktape
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I can't read these, and even with Google translating it it's still hard to get through, but it appears he's going to the KHL? Can someone clarify? I thought with new Kings management he might get a shot.
http://www.hokejportal.cz/clanky/kanonyr-kubalik-do-khl/
http://www.hcskoda.cz/clanek.asp?id=11078
http://www.hokejportal.cz/clanky/kanonyr-kubalik-do-khl/
http://www.hcskoda.cz/clanek.asp?id=11078
letsgrowcactus
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It says that his club believes he's in the "final stages" of negotiating a KHL deal. Whatever that means.
Voodoozz
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Signed with Ufa in the KHL.
If he's gonna be out there with Omark, things could get interesting.
Recent highlights -
If he's gonna be out there with Omark, things could get interesting.
Recent highlights -
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Kingsfan1
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He would likely make the Czech Olympic team, so it will be interesting whether he decides to chase the NHL dream or the international one. Either way I am not sold on his NHL impact. He isn't elite at anything, the way he plays is good enough for Extraliga and possibly would be so for other European league, but NHL?
Voodoozz
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I think it's still early for him to go to the NHL. Needs to prove he's able to deal with a tougher competiton in the KHL/international hockey as sometimes he tends to panic in tight situations and makes dumb decisions. But it needs to be said that nobody has given him a chance to prove himself yet. We'll have to wait until the Olympics.
I hope he'll handle it. Pretty fast skater with an elite snapshot release and a good one timer. But what i really like about him is the grit he plays with and his tremendous work ethic, the guy's a workhorse on the ice, always 110% effort. Not afraid of physical hockey, he often prefers body contact when battling in corners. This kind of good ol' canadian style could help him a lot on the NA rinks.
I hope he'll handle it. Pretty fast skater with an elite snapshot release and a good one timer. But what i really like about him is the grit he plays with and his tremendous work ethic, the guy's a workhorse on the ice, always 110% effort. Not afraid of physical hockey, he often prefers body contact when battling in corners. This kind of good ol' canadian style could help him a lot on the NA rinks.
Frolov 6'3
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Disagree.
He has an elite shot and is fast. Even if you think its not elite, it still NHL worthy. On top of that, why should a player posses elite skills to succeed.
That being said, he disappears in the playoffs and he wont be first or last player who tears up an European league but does nothing in the NHL.
Sticktape
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I don't watch NLA, so I cannot say. But from results in CHL ( which is only chance to somehow compare) it seem more or less equal. But that's just my opinion, which can be wrong.
Anyone know if he's planning on signing with an NHL team? I read in a news report earlier that he wanted to last year, but he wanted to honor his existing contract first.
It doesn’t really change his ‘chances’, he would be in the NHL if he really wanted to I think. Chicago thinks they can lure him over because they have Kahun and Kampf, two of his former linemates.
I don't see why would Kubalik refuse an offer from LA. The team is bad and there could be potentially a top 6 spot up for grabs. It's also hard to believe the Kings didn't offer him the contract though, so who knows. Either way, Kubalik could be a really nice surprise for Chicago fans next year. Should be a solid 3rd liner at minimum, and could end up being a mainstay in the top 6 when it's all said and done.
