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More Draft Thoughts:

LHC Kamil Bednarik is not a Czech Import, but rather an American, born in Elmhurst, Illinois, and is currently one of the top-5 players in scoring in the USDP- given a "B" rating by Central Scouting. The 6'0",185lb Bednarik is not a flashy player, or dynamic- he's one of those "good at everything, but not great in any one thing" types, who doesn't hold any real gamebreaking qualities. Still, he's an all-situations player, with an all-around skillset, and smarts.
Bednarik has very good mobility, and is smooth and strong on his skates- he can drive through checks, and with his excellent puck control is very difficult to knock off the puck. He keeps it simple, and doesn't gamble on edge-of-your-seat plays, preferring to keep things safe and tidy. He has good anticipation, and reads the play well, exhibiting a plus-passing game, and a coolness under pressure. Bednarik is a balanced attacker, being equal parts playmaker and shooter, with good hands to generate chances off the rush, and the cycle. Where he really makes his mark is with his grit, and his ability to play a heavy game. He's ferocious, hard-working, and has endless motor- he doesn't give up on plays, or slow down. He will dish out big hits, and has a chip on his shoulder. Defensively, he's a stalwart, and backchecks hard.
Bednarik is a pretty safe bet to make it to the NHL, as he's already suited to bottom-6 duties, with his defensive acumen and physicality. He reminds me a little bit of Colin White when he was drafted, but offers the potential of more to come as he develops. There's a long runway to come for him in College to grow as a player, as he's committed to Boston University. Look for him to be picked in the 2nd, or 3rd round.