LW Samuel Buček - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk, KHL (2017 undrafted)

[Patera]

Played 18 games in USHL this season and scored ten points. Played in WJC-18 and scored 4 goals and one assist in 5 games. Pretty good stats.

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=225621

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[JA]

He played at the 2015 Ivan Hlinka tournament; The Draft Analyst had this to say about his performance against Team Switzerland:

http://www.thedraftanalyst.com/nhl-draft-2016/2015-hlinka-recap/

Who Disappointed: LW Samuel Bucek (2017) was electrifying at times, shifting gears and blowing past defenders while displaying a soft touch and accurate passes. The problem was that he made it obvious he didn’t care for anything else. He was a bit selfish during board battles, refusing to become physically engaged on a few occasions when he could have lent a teammate or two an extra hand. Some players come to these tournaments for the sole reason of spotlighting, and we got the impression Bucek was one of them.

That said, he had 2 goals, 4 points in 4 games at the tournament. At the U18s last month, he had 4 goals, 5 points in 5 games.

4 goals, 10 points in 18 USHL games this season.

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=225621

Height: 6'2''
Weight: 192 lbs
Birth date: December 19, 1998

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Saw him listed as a 2nd/3rd round candidate in the NHL Central scouting list (https://www.nhl.com/info/nhl-central-scouting-player-rankings). Now, I couldn't find any reports on him, so does anybody mind giving me a smaller one? Which wing is his natural wing?

 

[Frk It]

Any chance he gets drafted as an overager? Having a pretty nice WJC tourney so far.

 

[Chara-3]

Any chance he gets drafted as an overager? Having a pretty nice WJC tourney so far.

No

 

[alko]

Any chance he gets drafted as an overager? Having a pretty nice WJC tourney so far.

Very slim. One tournament isnt the breaking point. And lets face it, there are tons similar players like him.
But im hoping, he will have nice profi career. He could be signed as a free agent by some NHL team.

 

[S E P H]

Been talking to some people and it sounds like they see his game as too "junior hockey" still. Personally, I like him and I think he's worth an ELC or AHL contract instead of a draft pick, but he will probably become a solid European and World Championship player.

 

[wings5]

He has had a great season so far with almost a ppg in the top Slovak league as a 19/20 year old. Maybe he will wind up getting signed to the KHL for next season, still very young.

 

[kudla]

Proving everyone that he should have been drafted. Atleast in my opinion

 

[lostinwarsaw]

Proving everyone that he should have been drafted. Atleast in my opinion

It’s the Slovak league, NO.

 

[wings5]

It’s the Slovak league, NO.

I think a team could have taken a late round flyer on him, he is outperforming alot of players who were drafted in that league.

 

[alko]

He has had a great season so far with almost a ppg in the top Slovak league as a 19/20 year old. Maybe he will wind up getting signed to the KHL for next season, still very young.

In the recent interview he said, he will go to NHL training camp. Dont know, what team exactly. But there are rumors, that Flyers and Red Wings are interested.

 

[mirec04]

He has everything to become very good NHL player. I am still surprised how he could not be drafted...
I hope he gets a spot in the Slovakia squad for the next Championship.

 

[Lil rat]

23 years old having great season in slovak league with 41 goals in 50 games. He's playing same team as top prospect Simon Nemec.

Could this guy be on some teams radar?

 

[hellwar9]

As a Slovak i dont think so. He has no movement and skating for the NA rinks. Next season probably Czech extraliga. But he has all the tools to make him a good European player.

 

[Antiillafire]

I think he could carve out a decent SHL or Liiga career and be a guy in Slovak NT but he’s not suited for NA game.

 

[alko]

Never say never. Maybe in 3-4 years... But now step by step. Dont hurry.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Seeing as he played both Canadian junior and in the USHL, I'd imagine teams certainly have a read on him.

His numbers are certainly impressive - and there are always players who emerge later than others - it'd be more eye opening if he was doing this in either the KHL or another of the better leagues in Europe.

 

[Rusty7550]

Seeing as he played both Canadian junior and in the USHL, I'd imagine teams certainly have a read on him.

His numbers are certainly impressive - and there are always players who emerge later than others - it'd be more eye opening if he was doing this in either the KHL or another of the better leagues in Europe.

Yes, he said that there is an interest from NA. But he should stay in Europe i think. I would like to see him in Sweden.

 

[alko]

Detroit was interested few years ago. He was in summer training camp, but didn't impressed. They pushed him to Finland, but it was a disaster.
Now he is older, but still. He is a scorer. In Slovak league. To be a scorer in Finland, Sweden even in Czech is something different. And transform him into classic two way player will not work.

But i wish him, he will make a good career. Maybe he will surprise me.

 

[Eye of Ra]

Detroit was interested few years ago. He was in summer training camp, but didn't impressed. They pushed him to Finland, but it was a disaster.
Now he is older, but still. He is a scorer. In Slovak league. To be a scorer in Finland, Sweden even in Czech is something different. And transform him into classic two way player will not work.

But i wish him, he will make a good career. Maybe he will surprise me.

Yes, he said that there is an interest from NA. But he should stay in Europe i think. I would like to see him in Sweden.

People still belive this? If SHL was such a good league then Slovakia would not dominate Sweden in U20, Hlinka and recent Olympics. Slovakian league is stronger than SHL. If he wants to move up he should go to NLA, DEL, Czech league or Liiga. KHL is not option anymore, we know why.

If he does good in a better european league, then there is a chance for getting a 2way in NA.

His mix of skills, size and being gritty is intriguing.

 

[Eye of Ra]

Rumored to Seattle Kraken.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Rumored to Seattle Kraken.

Couldn't find this any where. Is there a source?

 

[Eye of Ra]

Couldn't find this any where. Is there a source?

Kudla told me in PM.

 

[Antiillafire]

Couldn't find this any where. Is there a source?

Slovak hockey insiders are reporting it. If I had to guess, it’s similar contract to Milos Kelemen in Arizona