Chicago Blackhawks make a huge acquisition in Los Angeles: A 6-foot-6 reinforcement's incoming to the team
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The Chicago Blackhawks organization will get massive reinforcement after acquiring a 6-foot-6 prospect at the 2025 NHL Draft in Los Angeles.
Standing at 6-foot-6 and 185 pounds, the Prague native made an impression at the NHL Scouting Combine, ranking fourth in VO2 max.
He was a logical pick for the Hawks, who were looking to add size and talent to the prospect pool at the draft.
High Hopes Surrounding The Chicago Blackhawks' 25th Overall Pick Vaclav Nestrasil
The Blackhawks are building the foundation of a team that will be able to win for several years. Having an opportunity to be a part of it is huge. For Nestrasil, it's also about the personal side of things:
"I knew that Chicago wanted me but nobody ever knows. When that 25th pick came, I was on the edge, and I was really happy [the Blackhawks] picked me."
"I think it's a good draft class. I know most of the guys. It was a pretty big draft class in terms of size. I think Chicago knows what they're doing, and they have a plan. I like the guys and they're definitely nice people and that's the most important part."
"I think it's a good draft class. I know most of the guys. It was a pretty big draft class in terms of size. I think Chicago knows what they're doing, and they have a plan. I like the guys and they're definitely nice people and that's the most important part."
Kyle Davidson summed up the reasons behind the pick in a press conference:
"You like the physical attributes, a big, athletic guy that can really move. I think he's got some talent and really good hockey sense.
And again, a raw package that is going to go to college, so he's going to be in a situation where he's going to play against some older players and challenge himself, and a good development situation there.
I think there's a lot of similar things we liked with Mason [West] that are why we really like [Nestrasil] and so, again, I think there's a really high upside to his tools."
And again, a raw package that is going to go to college, so he's going to be in a situation where he's going to play against some older players and challenge himself, and a good development situation there.
I think there's a lot of similar things we liked with Mason [West] that are why we really like [Nestrasil] and so, again, I think there's a really high upside to his tools."
Nestrasil proved his potential last season with the Muskegon Lumberjacks in the USHL, scoring 42 points in 61 games. He also stepped up in the playoffs with 13 points in 14 games, helping Muskegon to a Clark Cup Championship.
His journey to the NHL will be very interesting to follow. Stay tuned for more.
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