howlman
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This guy doesn't get talked about very often, but it seems his stock keeps rising. He's currently in the top 5 scoring for the Under-18 tournament, he's leading a weak Slovakian team, as well was in the top 5 scoring in the Czech Elite Junior League and put up big numbers. All this and he's a 1991 birth, has great size, he looks like a top prospect for the 2009 NHL draft, though the 2009 NHL draft will be one of the deepest ever with so many good prospects coming through the ranks.
Sudbury Wolves of the OHL currently hold the No.1 pick for this years CHL Import draft. My bet is this guy, if he will report to Sudbury, will be the No.1 pick in the CHL Import draft. For being a top 1991 (youngest birth year that can be drafted for this years CHL Import draft), as well as being from Slovakia, he seems to fit the bill to be the top pick. No one else from Slovakia or Czech Republic (two countries that usually dominate the Import draft), for 1991's or 1990's really come close to comparing with Panik. From those two countries Panik would be the clear cut No.1 pick in my opinion.
I personally think it would be a smart move for him to come over and play in the CHL, get use to the North American style of game, which I see him having no problem with considering his skill set and size, but also the move will really let scouts watch him closer and probably elevate his draft status is he succeeds in the CHL, which I think he will in a big way.
I would like to hear more about this player from people who are familiar with him or have seen him play. A scouting report would be nice and as well what are the chances he plays in the CHL next season instead of playing pro in Europe? The CHL would be the way to go for this guy I think, and if he makes the decision that he will go over to the CHL, I see Sudbury stepping up and making this guy the No.1 pick for the Import draft. From researching for this Import draft, to me he looks like the clear No.1 pick if he will come over, similar to last season with Tomas Vincour. Some reply's on this thread would be great to people who know about this player and have seen him play and have a good idea on the type of player Panik is, I'd like to hear people's opinion on him. If you had the top pick in the Import draft would you take Panik? Thank you.
Sudbury Wolves of the OHL currently hold the No.1 pick for this years CHL Import draft. My bet is this guy, if he will report to Sudbury, will be the No.1 pick in the CHL Import draft. For being a top 1991 (youngest birth year that can be drafted for this years CHL Import draft), as well as being from Slovakia, he seems to fit the bill to be the top pick. No one else from Slovakia or Czech Republic (two countries that usually dominate the Import draft), for 1991's or 1990's really come close to comparing with Panik. From those two countries Panik would be the clear cut No.1 pick in my opinion.
I personally think it would be a smart move for him to come over and play in the CHL, get use to the North American style of game, which I see him having no problem with considering his skill set and size, but also the move will really let scouts watch him closer and probably elevate his draft status is he succeeds in the CHL, which I think he will in a big way.
I would like to hear more about this player from people who are familiar with him or have seen him play. A scouting report would be nice and as well what are the chances he plays in the CHL next season instead of playing pro in Europe? The CHL would be the way to go for this guy I think, and if he makes the decision that he will go over to the CHL, I see Sudbury stepping up and making this guy the No.1 pick for the Import draft. From researching for this Import draft, to me he looks like the clear No.1 pick if he will come over, similar to last season with Tomas Vincour. Some reply's on this thread would be great to people who know about this player and have seen him play and have a good idea on the type of player Panik is, I'd like to hear people's opinion on him. If you had the top pick in the Import draft would you take Panik? Thank you.
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