Player's Profile
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- Name: Radek Smolenak
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 204 lbs
- Birthdate: 1986-12-03
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Prague, Czech Republic
- Acquired: 73rd overall, 2005 NHL Entry Draft by Tampa Bay
- Playing In: Pro
Radek Smolenak
Prospect Grade: 6.5 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Phil Laugher
History
2004-05: A native of Prague, Czech Republic, Smolenak came over to play in the OHL in his draft year to improve his draft stock.
The Kingston forward led all OHL rookies in goals with 31 and was fourth in points with 60. He was remarkably consistent in production all season. The month of March was his weakest stretch of the year and even then he posted four goals and seven points in ten games. Smolenak’s consistency is even more notable considering that as the year wore on, his linemate Anthony Stewart, the club’s captain and a top Florida prospect, seemingly lost interest in the mediocre team.
He had an impressive performance at the 2005 Top Prospects Game, where he posted a goal and an assist despite only being there as an injury replacement. Even though he was strong from start to finish, his stock seemed to rise late in the season.
2006-07: Smolenak was signed in 2006 and assigned to the ECHL Johnstown Chiefs.
Talent Analysis
Smolenak has a good 6’3 frame and very good hands. He has a tendency to stop moving his feet though and could be more involved physically.
Scout #1: This is a tough read. He had a really good prospect game, which came at about a time when he was playing really well over here. He played on a bad team that got consistently worse as the year went on. He played on a line with a guy who didn’t play very determined (Anthony Stewart) and I saw Smolenak have some very good nights and I also saw him completely disappear when the going got tough. Like a lot of bigger Europeans, he’s better on his own than when he’s trying to utilize teammates. He’s likely a third round guy.
ISS (Dec): Smolenak is a natural goal scorer who we’ve liked since the first time we saw him. He’s just starting to make a name for himself with his soft hands as one of the most dangerous and consistent scoring threats in the OHL.
Future
Smolenak will need to become a much more complete player.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: April, 8th 2008
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