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Sandman · 06-02-2023, 01:26 AM

Draft Thoughts:

-RW Jan Sprynar had a tough time adjusting to life in North America, coming from Czechia to play in the Q with the Rimouski Oceanic- only 5 points in his first 14 games. Eventually, he started to get it together, and finished with a respectable, if not spectacular, 40 points in 60 games, for a team that was 9th best in the standings, but 12th out of 18 teams in goals-for. Sprynar has a large frame, standing 6'1", and weighing 176lbs, and when he fills out, he'll be hard to handle, as he's an excellent skater as well. Good first-step, and small-area quickness, and can separate from opponents in open-ice, although he could use more strength in his legs to provide more power in his already long stride. The other big pillar in his offensive game is his NHL-calibre shot, that he can use to score from long distance. Most of the year, he's been playing on the outside, but as the season wore on, he's been leaning into guys and taking the puck to the net. He's very sneaky off-puck around the goal, moving in and out of holes and waiting for opportunities for rebounds, tips, and shots. He shows his vision and IQ in always being in good position to make himself an option. Though his main weapon is his shot, he is not without creativity to make plays, and set up teammates in high danger, and his offensive skills make him a dangerous weapon on the PP. Sprynar is not particularly physical as far as throwing big hits, but he knows how to use his size to win battles, separate man from puck, and bull his way through traffic- though he has the stickhandling and puck-control to finesse his way around. He's a reponsible player as well, and backchecks almost as hard as he forechecks. His off-puck game comes in to play here as well, with his ability to anticipate where to be to cut of passing lanes, and block shots with his body, but also in being an option on the breakout. Sprynar needs to keep improving his overall game-both offensively and defensively, and his intensity and compete can wane in unimportant games, or when his team has a lead. With improved strength, and better puck-control at top speed, he will be more able to play his game in the pros. 3rd/4th round.

06-02-2023, 01:26 AM	#1290
Sandman Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Calgary Exp:	Draft Thoughts: -RW Jan Sprynar had a tough time adjusting to life in North America, coming from Czechia to play in the Q with the Rimouski Oceanic- only 5 points in his first 14 games. Eventually, he started to get it together, and finished with a respectable, if not spectacular, 40 points in 60 games, for a team that was 9th best in the standings, but 12th out of 18 teams in goals-for. Sprynar has a large frame, standing 6'1", and weighing 176lbs, and when he fills out, he'll be hard to handle, as he's an excellent skater as well. Good first-step, and small-area quickness, and can separate from opponents in open-ice, although he could use more strength in his legs to provide more power in his already long stride. The other big pillar in his offensive game is his NHL-calibre shot, that he can use to score from long distance. Most of the year, he's been playing on the outside, but as the season wore on, he's been leaning into guys and taking the puck to the net. He's very sneaky off-puck around the goal, moving in and out of holes and waiting for opportunities for rebounds, tips, and shots. He shows his vision and IQ in always being in good position to make himself an option. Though his main weapon is his shot, he is not without creativity to make plays, and set up teammates in high danger, and his offensive skills make him a dangerous weapon on the PP. Sprynar is not particularly physical as far as throwing big hits, but he knows how to use his size to win battles, separate man from puck, and bull his way through traffic- though he has the stickhandling and puck-control to finesse his way around. He's a reponsible player as well, and backchecks almost as hard as he forechecks. His off-puck game comes in to play here as well, with his ability to anticipate where to be to cut of passing lanes, and block shots with his body, but also in being an option on the breakout. Sprynar needs to keep improving his overall game-both offensively and defensively, and his intensity and compete can wane in unimportant games, or when his team has a lead. With improved strength, and better puck-control at top speed, he will be more able to play his game in the pros. 3rd/4th round.