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14. New York Islanders: Adam Novotny, LW, Mountfield (Czechia)
Novotny played up all season at the top pro level in Czechia and made their World Junior team as an underager. He’s a tremendous skater who competes hard. The energy he brings to shifts will easily endear him to NHL coaches. Novotny has a high skill level, too, although I wouldn’t call him a top-tier playmaker who projects to be a major point producer in the NHL.
15. Vancouver: Simon Katolicky, LW, Tappara (Finland Jr.)
Katolicky played this season in Finland’s U18 league, not their top junior league, and did very well there. He did impress at the international level too for Czechia against better players, inspiring confidence that his talent is real. Katolicky is a huge winger who is a great skater for his size. He’s a strong puck handler who creates offense at fast tempos. He sees the ice well and has a big point shot that projects to beat pro goalies from range.
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