RW Martin Kaut (2018, 16th, COL)

[AmericanDream]

It's still perplexing that people aren't even ranking him in the first round. I assume that'll change once we get to the draft and everyone finalizes their rankings.

him or Wise at that Preds pick we got would look great..likely have to move up a few picks to get this kid, but I like what I have seen from him and look forward to his play the next 2 weeks.

 

[Kevin Musto]

him or Wise at that Preds pick we got would look great..likely have to move up a few picks to get this kid, but I like what I have seen from him and look forward to his play the next 2 weeks.

Yeah probably will have to move up for Kaut, but I feel Wise will be there for us.

 

[Zaddy]

Never realized that Kaut and Zadina actually played together last year both in Czech juniors and in the Czech men's league. They had very similar numbers too:

Kaut in U20: 22 GP, 4G, 12A, 16P
Kaut vs men: 26 GP, 0G, 1A, 1P
Kaut U18 NT: 27 GP, 10G, 18A, 28P

Zadina in U20: 20 GP, 9G, 9A, 18P
Zadina vs men: 25 GP, 1G, 1A, 2P
Zadina U18 NT: 22 GP, 20G, 11A, 31P

Really insignificant difference in production in the Czech leagues. Slightly more in international play. I think it partially shows how underrated Kaut has been this year and that he probably should've been considered as a late 1st rounder at the very least at the start of the year but I don't think even heard about this guy until the WJC and even then there wasn't that much talk about him and certainly not as a 1st rounder. Very interesting. I wonder how high his draft stock would've been had he come over to Brandon and the Wheat Kings in the WHL.

 

[Kevin Musto]

Never realized that Kaut and Zadina actually played together last year both in Czech juniors and in the Czech men's league. They had very similar numbers too:

Kaut in U20: 22 GP, 4G, 12A, 16P
Kaut vs men: 26 GP, 0G, 1A, 1P
Kaut U18 NT: 27 GP, 10G, 18A, 28P

Zadina in U20: 20 GP, 9G, 9A, 18P
Zadina vs men: 25 GP, 1G, 1A, 2P
Zadina U18 NT: 22 GP, 20G, 11A, 31P

Really insignificant difference in production in the Czech leagues. Slightly more in international play. I think it partially shows how underrated Kaut has been this year and that he probably should've been considered as a late 1st rounder at the very least at the start of the year but I don't think even heard about this guy until the WJC and even then there wasn't that much talk about him and certainly not as a 1st rounder. Very interesting. I wonder how high his draft stock would've been had he come over to Brandon and the Wheat Kings in the WHL.

He'd be considered as a top 10 pick if he had CHL exposure.

 

[Agent Zub]

He'd be considered as a top 10 pick if he had CHL exposure.

He's a better than Tkachuk and also plays a similar forecheck and body game.

 

[Wooren]

He'd be considered as a top 10 pick if he had CHL exposure.

Top 10 pick or late 1st rounder, doesn't matter. Staying in the Czech league was the right decision. If he indeed goes late 1st there is gonna be one very happy team.

 

[Rexor]

Never realized that Kaut and Zadina actually played together last year both in Czech juniors and in the Czech men's league. They had very similar numbers too:

Kaut also played with Nečas in Žďár nad Sázavou since they were 4 years old.

 

[Zaddy]

He'd be considered as a top 10 pick if he had CHL exposure.

I think so too, but as Wooren said, playing in the Czech league was probably better for his long-term development so I don't mind it really. Draft stock doesn't mean anything in the long run, which is a mistake I feel a lot of young russians make. They come over to North America in hopes of getting noticed by scouts but doesn't realize that it really doesn't matter because in the end if you develop into a good player NHL teams will come calling. So good on Kaut for staying in the Czech league and getting minutes against men.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

The Hockey News is reporting that he has been sent home from the combine with a heart problem. Anybody have any more info?
From prospect news to testing changes, what we learned from the 2018 Scouting Combine | The Hockey News

 

[Tryamkin]

The Hockey News is reporting that he has been sent home from the combine with a heart problem. Anybody have any more info?
From prospect news to testing changes, what we learned from the 2018 Scouting Combine | The Hockey News

Yeah, Kaut was sent home due to a slight heart problem worry when checking in to test. It was dealt with quickly and nothing to worry about, having no lasting implications on his future. Niklas Nordgren also was ill and missed some time but did complete some tests.

 

[Rexor]

He's going to have a heart surgery next week but should be alright therafter. According to Kaut himself, it's a minor problem and his career isn't in jeopardy.

Místo testů operace srdce. Nic vážného. Dobře, že mi na to přišli, říká Kaut | Hokej.cz - web českého hokeje

 

[DonM]

Never realized that Kaut and Zadina actually played together last year both in Czech juniors and in the Czech men's league. They had very similar numbers too:

Kaut in U20: 22 GP, 4G, 12A, 16P
Kaut vs men: 26 GP, 0G, 1A, 1P
Kaut U18 NT: 27 GP, 10G, 18A, 28P

Zadina in U20: 20 GP, 9G, 9A, 18P
Zadina vs men: 25 GP, 1G, 1A, 2P
Zadina U18 NT: 22 GP, 20G, 11A, 31P

Really insignificant difference in production in the Czech leagues. Slightly more in international play. I think it partially shows how underrated Kaut has been this year and that he probably should've been considered as a late 1st rounder at the very least at the start of the year but I don't think even heard about this guy until the WJC and even then there wasn't that much talk about him and certainly not as a 1st rounder. Very interesting. I wonder how high his draft stock would've been had he come over to Brandon and the Wheat Kings in the WHL.

Lets just keep in mind that the difference in their international production, when prorated to a full season, is the difference between Nick Backstrom and Justin Williams this year.

 

[TkachukNorris79]

Man I hope he is there at 22 for Ottawa to snag him. Mostly because he's good. But partly because I wanna change my name to MelnyKaut

 

[WTFMAN99]

I tend to agree with you but I've seen a couple of games (against men) where he's been muscled off the puck a lot and a little too easily. So there is definitely room for improvement there.

Against men though. He's a bit young. Compared to his peers though he's just fine.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

I hope there are no issues coming from his heart problem. Unless teams can check him out, he could slide

 

[Bjornar Moxnes]

Man I hope he is there at 22 for Ottawa to snag him. Mostly because he's good. But partly because I wanna change my name to MelnyKaut

If Kupari, Bokk, and Kaut are all available at 22, who do you take?

 

[MatthewFlames]

If Kupari, Bokk, and Kaut are all available at 22, who do you take?

K'Andre Miller.

 

[Bjornar Moxnes]

K'Andre Miller.

K'Andre Miller isn't really a prospect that the Sens should take at 22nd lol. Likewise if you'er talking about the Flames (Judging from name), Miller at 22nd when all 3 are available is a fireable offense.

 

[TkachukNorris79]

If Kupari, Bokk, and Kaut are all available at 22, who do you take?

If Zadina falls to 4, then maybe Kaut.

But out of those 3, I think I like Kupari the most. It's close but Kupari is the guy.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

If Kupari, Bokk, and Kaut are all available at 22, who do you take?

Certainly after the heart news.
Kupari

but I would still take Kaut ahead of Bokk

 

[Juxtaposer]

Lets just keep in mind that the difference in their international production, when prorated to a full season, is the difference between Nick Backstrom and Justin Williams this year.

Yeah, I was gonna say that the difference in production is actually pretty significant.

 

[Kevin Musto]

If Kupari, Bokk, and Kaut are all available at 22, who do you take?

Kaut > Bokk > Kupari

 

[JayHockey]

Kaut or Kravtsov?

 

[Kevin Musto]

Kaut or Kravtsov?

Kravtsov, but Kaut is close.

 

[JayHockey]

I mean, Kaut is maybe more ready than Kravtsov, but his heart problem and the sky high potential of Kravtsov may play in favor of the Russian at the end of the day. A few years of patience can pay with Kravtsov, but how much?