Player's Profile
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- Name: Petr Kalus
- Position: RW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 192 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-06-29
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: ,
- Acquired: via trade, 2007
- Playing In: Pro
Petr Kalus
Prospect Grade: 7.5 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Janine Pilkington
History
2004-05: Kalus had bad luck right at the start of the season. After first few games he got sick and was out more than two weeks. He struggled to catch up to game speed, but during winter he started to score goals and this boast his confidence. He became more consistent, moved to first line in Vitkovice juniors and became one of the leaders. He played well for the national team. At the U-18 WJC he played mostly on the third line, trying to create offense every shift but also responsibly returning to his own zone.
Kalus wanted to leave to play in CHL in 2004-05, but went unselected in the Import Draft. His determination to leave persisted and he even considered going to the USHL. At the end he decided to stay in Vitkovice for another season. In this year's Import Draft he was picked by Regina.
Drafted by the Boston Bruins in the 2nd round of the 2005 entry draft
2005-06: Kalus played his first season in North America with the Regina Pats following the 2005 draft and a strong showing at his first training camp with the Bruins. He completed his 60-game season tied as the top scorer for the Pats at 58 total points, and was second in scoring among rookies in the WHL. Kalus was also tops among rookies with 15 power-play goals, and finished ninth in the league for goals scored with 36.
Janine Pilkington contributed the updates to this section.
Talent Analysis
Kalus is a slippery skater with above-average quickness and solid change of pace. An agile forward, he possesses sharp skills and good speed. He is a smooth puckhandler and can maneuver in traffic using his nifty stick moves. Kalus uses his good vision to make timely decisions with the puck, but has also considerable finishing skills. He releases his wrist shots quickly and with a good accuracy. He could use a harder slap shot, though. A valuable asset to the power play units, Kalus is a threat in one-on-one situations. He is a coachable guy, shows a good attitude and is very hard-working.
Kalus doesn't play afraid, but he should show his nasty edge more often. More of an offensive forward, he has to display a bigger commitment to the defensive aspect of the game. When his intensity drops off sometimes, he tends to just circle in the neutral zone and wander from his defensive responsibilities.
Future
Kalus will likely play on one of the top two scoring lines in the NHL.
Stats
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
| 2004-05 | Vitkovice HC Czech | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-06 | Regina Pats WHL | 60 | 36 | 22 | 58 | 87 |
| 2006-07 | Boston Bruins NHL | 9 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 2006-07 | Providence Bruins AHL | 43 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 110 |
| NHL Totals | 9 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
Profile Last Updated: May, 15th 2008
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