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Sandman · 05-02-2024, 01:44 AM

Draft Thoughts (MiHo Edition):

C/RW Miroslav Holinka is another "asterisk" player, as everything he has showcased this season came in in Czechia's U20 league, which is an inferior level of competition compared to other junior leagues. Holinka played 29 games for HC Ocelari Trinec U20, amassing 20 goals and 41 points, good enough for 39th in scoring but with a ppg of 1.41, which puts him near the top of the list. His efforts in junior earned him a 16-game stint in the Extraliga, Czechia's top league, and he was able to post 3 points. For the post-season, he was sent back to the U20 league, where he was 4th overall in scoring with 14 points in 15 games. Holinka is a bit older than some draft-eligibles, with a November 10th, 2005 birthday, and measures 6'1",and 183 lbs. Versatility is his middle name, as he can play center or wing, both special teams, and makes an impact in both ends of the rink.

Holinka is a two-way C, with effort and awareness in both ends of the rink, garnering good reviews for his play against men in his time in the Extraliga. He is aggressive and tenacious in board battles, staying active and focused while causing havok for opponents in all three zones. He is responsible and disruptive, with high-end defensive awareness and exemplary positioning. He won't cheat for offense, always supporting the play in all three zones, often being the first forward back in the zone and the last to exit on the backcheck. He's effective at taking away the middle, while breaking up plays with his body and stick, and supporting his D down low. At the other end of the ice, he demonstrates quality offensive instincts with excellent IQ and vision- he exhibits patience and makes sound decisions with the puck. He finds and creates open space, and draws defenders towards him to create seams for passing- he sees the ice well, and is a skilled passer. His shot is fairly hard and accurate, and he will attack the crease for tips and rebounds. Holinka's stride is a bit awkward, but he can generate surprising power and mobility from it, with good edges for agility and evasiveness in small areas.

Holinka is competitive, hard-working, and plays with pace. He engages physically, battles hard in front of the net, and is not afraid of the greasy areas of the ice. He possesses excellent puck skill, with quick, smooth hands to handle closely at high speed, and in tight space- skills that make him useful in transition. Often, he looks like he has the puck on a string, and protects well with his body and reach. Holinka has been called a fairly safe pick, but he might not have much offensive upside in the show. If he makes it, it will most likely be as a bottom-6 defensive player, and penalty-killer who can chip in a bit of offense. If he is drafted, it won't be until the late rounds.

05-02-2024, 01:44 AM	#2564
Sandman Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Calgary Exp:	Draft Thoughts (MiHo Edition): C/RW Miroslav Holinka is another "asterisk" player, as everything he has showcased this season came in in Czechia's U20 league, which is an inferior level of competition compared to other junior leagues. Holinka played 29 games for HC Ocelari Trinec U20, amassing 20 goals and 41 points, good enough for 39th in scoring but with a ppg of 1.41, which puts him near the top of the list. His efforts in junior earned him a 16-game stint in the Extraliga, Czechia's top league, and he was able to post 3 points. For the post-season, he was sent back to the U20 league, where he was 4th overall in scoring with 14 points in 15 games. Holinka is a bit older than some draft-eligibles, with a November 10th, 2005 birthday, and measures 6'1",and 183 lbs. Versatility is his middle name, as he can play center or wing, both special teams, and makes an impact in both ends of the rink. Holinka is a two-way C, with effort and awareness in both ends of the rink, garnering good reviews for his play against men in his time in the Extraliga. He is aggressive and tenacious in board battles, staying active and focused while causing havok for opponents in all three zones. He is responsible and disruptive, with high-end defensive awareness and exemplary positioning. He won't cheat for offense, always supporting the play in all three zones, often being the first forward back in the zone and the last to exit on the backcheck. He's effective at taking away the middle, while breaking up plays with his body and stick, and supporting his D down low. At the other end of the ice, he demonstrates quality offensive instincts with excellent IQ and vision- he exhibits patience and makes sound decisions with the puck. He finds and creates open space, and draws defenders towards him to create seams for passing- he sees the ice well, and is a skilled passer. His shot is fairly hard and accurate, and he will attack the crease for tips and rebounds. Holinka's stride is a bit awkward, but he can generate surprising power and mobility from it, with good edges for agility and evasiveness in small areas. Holinka is competitive, hard-working, and plays with pace. He engages physically, battles hard in front of the net, and is not afraid of the greasy areas of the ice. He possesses excellent puck skill, with quick, smooth hands to handle closely at high speed, and in tight space- skills that make him useful in transition. Often, he looks like he has the puck on a string, and protects well with his body and reach. Holinka has been called a fairly safe pick, but he might not have much offensive upside in the show. If he makes it, it will most likely be as a bottom-6 defensive player, and penalty-killer who can chip in a bit of offense. If he is drafted, it won't be until the late rounds.