RW Richard Nejezchleb - Brandon Wheat Kings, WHL (2012 undrafted)

[Ace88*]

Sturdy right winger on the Wheat Kings. They have a younger team and hes playing heavy minutes it looks like. He's off to a great start, can anyone offer a more detailed analysis? How is he playing? Does he have a shot at the first round this year?

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[that is unfortunate]

His name literally translates to "Don't eat bread", which is even funnier since he plays for the Wheat Kings.

 

[wej20]

He could have been drafted last year so it's highly unlikely he has a shot at the 1st round. He went to Pens prospect camp but I don't think he particularly stood out from what I read.

 

[Ace88*]

Really? I thought he was a 2013. Does he have an nhl future? Who does he compare to?

 

[jfrazzldazzle71]

Nejezchleb has been solid thus far. Showing flashes of offense and carrying his linemates (depends who he is playing with) on most nights. Looked especially dominant against Kamloops on tuesday. Tends to try to be too fancy at times but he isn't a selfish player and moves the puck well. He was injury prone in his first year over here, but so far so good in his second season. I like him better than Scherbak in Saskatoon, I'm thinking he gets picked up this year in the draft.

 

[Babula]

How is he looking now ? I saw his name moves up a bit.

 

[R S]

Would have been drafted last year if it wasn't for injury. Always been a fan. Strong skater, good size, good skills. I think I have him as about a 4th rounder right now.

 

[McMozesmadness]

From what I've seen he has a bit of Thomas Holmstrom in his game.

 

[NHL Dude 120]

how do you pronounce his last name?

 

[wings5]

how do you pronounce his last name?

In my head I say Ne-Je-Shleb but my goodness, that must be a nightmare for commentators. Most commentators pronounce it Ne-shleb from what I've heard.

 

[JC Numminen]

He has some of the best hands I've seen in a while. When ever he has the puck, something good could happen. But that also comes back to bite him sometimes as he gets a little to fancy and causes a bad turnover.

I think some team should pick him up. A good project pick with 4th line potential.

 

[McMozesmadness]

In my head I say Ne-Je-Shleb but my goodness, that must be a nightmare for commentators. Most commentators pronounce it Ne-shleb from what I've heard.

I think it's Nej-shleb, but that is definitely a tough one

 

[JC Numminen]

I think it's Nej-shleb, but that is definitely a tough one

That is how the PA announcer at the games says it.

I think that is right. But I can see him getting drafted and the GM having no idea how to say it.

 

[WingsMike]

Just call him "do not eat bread" as that's what his name means in Czech (nejez chleb)

Edit: Didn't see it was already posted. And he plays for the Wheat Kings haha

But it is pronounced Ne-Yez-Hhleb. But the 'ch' tends to be hard to pronounce for some people. It's like a hard 'h' but closer to an 'h' than a 'k'. Most announcers get it completely wrong like with Michalek and Chara lol