C Maros Jedlicka,6'1"186lbs (HKM Zvolen U20,SVK): 2gp/4g/1a/5pts, incredible numbers that earned him a promotion to the top Slovakian league, where he posted 15gp/1g/3a/4pts. Great speed, he pushes the pace of the game, and plays with a high-tempo. Great edges and agility in turns-he has moves that make defenders look silly, and impressive puckhandling prowess. He's proficient at controlled exits and entries-and upon entering, he immediately goes to work finding lanes to pass. His puck control is a huge asset of his. Good at reading the play, and his passing is quick and accurate. Finds the soft spots to make himself an option for a pass. Drives the net hard, and has a heavy shot. Pressures opponents defensively, and forces them to change their play-exhibits high awareness in his own zone. Jedlicka needs to learn to use his teammates better-right now, he's much more of a shooter than playmaker. He can hold on to the puck much too long, leading to turnovers. Look for him in the later rounds.
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