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The overseas season will begin soon. It is also reminded by the rankings for the next draft in the NHL, which are published by renowned media. After the slightly controversial ranking of Craig Button from TSN, Bob McKenzie also published his own from the same page. Two Slovaks got on the 16-name list.
The Slovaks are fighting for second place and the best defender
While most of the charts are about the author’s own preferences, McKenzie has also helped himself with professionals from the industry. His list consists of a survey of ten NHL scouts. The main scouts of individual clubs also took part.
Slovak fans will be pleased with the name in fourth place. It was occupied by Juraj Slafkovský. “A man of more than 190 centimeters, almost a hundred kilograms, even though he is still a boy, is currently playing in Finland’s top competition. He has the parameters of a force attacker, but also the speed, dexterity and talent to be a highly productive member of an elite attack, ” writes McKenzie, according to which Slafkovsky can play centers, as well as the wing.
This is a more correct position designation than in Craig Button’s rankings. He sovereignly calls him a middle forward, although the young Košice man spends the vast majority of his career on the wing. However, it is true that he also played a few matches in the center position.
THEY SLAFKOV SCOUTS LOVE
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Juraj Slafkovský
Source: TASR
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Juraj Slafkovský is extremely fond of the overseas scout. It’s mainly a combination of things that Bob McKenzie mentioned. Despite his massive body, the TPS Turku player has dexterous hands and hockey talent. “He was one of the players who also received a vote for second place. The rest fit him between the third and eighth position, ” reveals an expert from TSN. At Slafkovsky, he also appreciates his work in the men’s national team, whether at the World Championships in Riga or in the recent Olympic qualification.
Another 17-year-old Slovak national team member appeared in the elite sixteen. Defender Šimon Nemec took 11th place in the list. As he did not place in the Top 10, he did not receive a comprehensive rating as Slafkovský. “Simon Nemec is a strong two-way defender,” wrote Bob McKenzie.
The German is fighting in the next draft for the position of the best defender. In the ranking of the TSN expert, David Jiříček, who is in 10th place, finished second to the Czech Republic. “Jiříček’s status as a top defender will take a big test next season. Some scouts already like Nemec, his Slovak opponent, more. American Ryan Chesley is another quarterback that deserves consideration for the Top 10. “
EXTRALIGA DOES NOT HAVE A GOOD NAME
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Simon Nemec
Source: SPORT / MILAN ILLIK
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Eleventh place for Simon the German is fairer than the 15th place given to him by Craig Button. However, it is still a relatively low location. According to many, the German is no worse than Slafkovský. However, he suffers from the bad name of the Slovak extra league, which many people overseas perceive as weak competition. The image of Brandt Clark, the eight of the last choice, in Nové Zámky slightly improved her image.
BEST BY BOB McKENZIE
1. SHANE WRIGHT (Kan./Kingston, OHL)
2. IVAN MIROŠNIČENKO (Rus./Omsk, VHL)
3. BRAD LAMBERT (Fín. / JYP, League)
4. JURAJ SLAFKOVSKY (SR / TPS, Liiga)
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11. ŠIMON NEMEC (SR / Nitra, extraliga)
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