[Rumour] Friedman: Flames expected to sign European UFA C/RW Daniel Pribyl

[sureLoss]

Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
PIT, NSH, CGY amongst at least half dozen teams interested in UFA Daniel Pribyl, a 23-yr-old, 6-3 skilled F who plays for Sparta Praha.

News Update

per McKenzie, the Flames, Predators and Penguins are the finalists

http://www.tsn.ca/video/nhl/insider-...t-vesey~838239

[sureLoss]

called it a few days ago in the trade speculation thread

Originally Posted by sureLoss

I wonder if the Flames would have any interest in giving Daniel Pribyl a shot.

6'3'' 238lbs C/RW shoots R 23 years old
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=101160

Plays in the Czech league. 2nd in league scoring only to Roman Cervenka. He signed an extension with his Czech club, but per the press release there are out clauses for playing abroad. Former 6th round pick in 2011 by the Canadiens.






Number 74 in this video if you can pick him out

[GranteedEV]

Shoots right.

Sold.

[Gaskal]

Well, the last time we gave a Czech guy in Euro league a shot, he turned out to be exactly what the doctor ordered. If it ain't broke don't fix it right?

[Caged Great]

Wouldn't be shocked if they signed him as he does fit a need. I wouldn't expect a lot out of him either. Might be a decent 2nd/3rd line RW. Quality young depth is always welcome.

[Hatter]

Originally Posted by Gaskal

Well, the last time we gave a Czech guy in Euro league a shot, he turned out to be exactly what the doctor ordered. If it ain't broke don't fix it right?

To be fair, Cervenka was small, slow, injured, and the wrong position. He still managed around half a PPG, which could have been worse.

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by Hatter

To be fair, Cervenka was small, slow, injured, and the wrong position. He still managed around half a PPG, which could have been worse.

I believe he was referring to Nakladal.

[Street Pharmacist]

At that weight he's not going to keep up in the NHL. I doubt a 23 year old at 238 is in nhl shape

[MrMastodonFarm]

The best C/RW not in the NHL.

/easy

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist

At that weight he's not going to keep up in the NHL. I doubt a 23 year old at 238 is in nhl shape

238lbs may be misleading, his Czech team lists him at 215.

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist

At that weight he's not going to keep up in the NHL. I doubt a 23 year old at 238 is in nhl shape

Lucic is listed at 233, Jagr is listed at 230.

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by GranteedEV

Lucic is listed at 233, Jagr is listed at 230.

Now. Doubtful at 23. Again, I didn't say it's impossible, just doubtful

[Hackey]

I was semi excited until reading Cervenka has more points. He does look like he has some decent skill. Footage looks like it's from the 90s though so who knows if I seen anything correct.

[sureLoss]

You can find scouting reports from Habs websites via google. Most will say he lacks strength and non-existent physical play

Keep in mind a lot of those reports are 5 years old and obviously things may have changed since then if 6 or more NHL teams are interested.

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

You can find scouting reports from Habs websites via google. Most will say he lacks strength and non-existent physical play

Keep in mind a lot of those reports are 5 years old and obviously things may have changed since then if 6 or more NHL teams are interested.

Five years ago, he was also listed at 6'2" and 189lbs. I would wager a lot has changed since then.

[Camronius]

From hockeydb:

Daniel Pribyl
Forward
Born Dec 18 1992
Height 6.02 -- Weight 189 -- Shoots R


Selected by Montreal Canadiens round 6 #168 overall 2011 NHL Entry Draft

--- Regular Season --- ---- Playoffs ----
Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
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2010-11 Sparta Praha Czech 3 0 0 0 0 -- -- -- -- --
2011-12 Sparta Praha Czech 17 2 0 2 6 -- -- -- -- --
2012-13 Sparta Praha Czech 42 12 10 22 10 6 0 0 0 4
2013-14 Sparta Praha Czech 46 9 16 25 18 12 5 3 8 6
2014-15 Sparta Praha Czech 21 8 7 15 14 10 1 4 5 8
2015-16 Sparta Praha Czech 45 16 29 45 16
2015-16p Sparta Praha Czech 5 2 4 6 2
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current statistics as of 2016-03-27

[PeteMoss]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

You can find scouting reports from Habs websites via google. Most will say he lacks strength and non-existent physical play

Keep in mind a lot of those reports are 5 years old and obviously things may have changed since then if 6 or more NHL teams are interested.

Judging by his PIMs I doubt the physical play has changed much. Took a big step up this year in points. Give it a shot.

Seems like this guy came over one year and played with the Avs from that team - http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/p....php?pid=57045

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by PeteMoss

Judging by his PIMs I doubt the physical play has changed much. Took a big step up this year in points. Give it a shot.

Seems like this guy came over one year and played with the Avs from that team - http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/p....php?pid=57045

Not directed at you as this is a common comment, but I personally find it silly. How many pims a guy gets really doesn't say anything about how he plays (unless he's getting a lot of pims).

I care more about how he handles physical play, and how much he competes.

A Czech RW with a PPG in the Czech league is probably not going to be the Flames answer to team toughness.

[Calgary4LIfe]

Originally Posted by Hackey

I was semi excited until reading Cervenka has more points. He does look like he has some decent skill. Footage looks like it's from the 90s though so who knows if I seen anything correct.

It isn't always about points - it is how it translates.

Also, while Jagr was playing with Cervenka, who got more points? Cervenka. By that logic, Jagr should never have returned to the NHL.

I am also of the opinion that Cervenka didn't get much of a chance here in Calgary. He came injured (blood clots), didn't get the benefit of the full camp, fell out of favor with Hartley, and just never managed to get it going. Still at half a point a game, it isn't like he bombed. He just wasn't the answer to the Flames' 1st line center problem like Feaster intimated at the time he was signed.

[kobasew19]

Damn Daniel