It should come as no surprise that there are quite a few prospects who stood out at those events to improve their draft stock. Jiri Kulich is a name that has been a very consistent riser this season on many draft boards, as he hasn’t looked out of place playing in the Czechia league against older competition. The U18 World tournament MVP and All-Star Team selection, Kulich displayed a powerful shot, soft hands and great speed when on the attack. While he’s extremely effective on the attack, he’s just as effective when he doesn’t have the puck, providing great pressure and a responsible 200-foot game. Kulich was 54th in my pre-World Junior rankings and was 35th in March. This time, he’s in the top-20.
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