Player's Profile
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- Name: Tomas Kubalik
- Position: RW
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 189 lbs
- Birthdate: 1990-05-01
- Eligible for Draft: 2008
- Drafted: 2008
- Hometown: Prava, Czech Republic
- Acquired: 5th round (135th overall), 2008
- Playing In: Pro
Tomas Kubalik
Prospect Grade: 7.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2007-08: Kubalik spent another season splitting time between the Czech junior and senior leagues. He was again a top scorer when playing against juniors. Against men he improved his play this season, although was still used sparingly. Kubalik was tied for the tournament lead in goals at the U18 WJC (1A Division), helping the Czech team advance to the top division for 2009.
2008-09: In 32 games with the senior team, scored just two points and posted 64 penalty minutes.
2009-10: In his first North American season, Kubalik appeared in 58 games with the Victoriaville Tigres. He scored 33 goals and 42 assists for 75 points. He also chipped in a team-leading 95 PIMs. In 16 playoff games with the Tigres, Kubalik added 4 goals and 10 assists to his point totals.
2010-11: Kubalik made his NHL debut as a 20-year-old and had two assists in a late-season overtime loss to Washington in the first of four games he would play with the Blue Jackets. Averaging just over 14 minutes of ice time, he was -3 in his brief stint with Columbus. Kubalik led Columbus' AHL affiliate in goals and points, scoring 24 goals with 29 assists in 76 games. He finished the season with a -7 plus/minus and had 43 PMs for the Falcons, who failed to reach the AHL playoffs.
Talent Analysis
Kubalik is a chippy forward, always in the middle of scrums. He plays with a bit of an edge, but also brings skill. He is not afraid to go to the net and score dirty goals. Kubalik must continue to work on his skating. He owns a good shot. He needs to continue to develop his physical game, and must increase his strength to compete with bigger stronger players.
Future
Among the final cuts at last year’s training camp, Tomas Kubalik was a pleasant surprise, and he built off that momentum with Springfield, registering 53 points in 76 games a rookie. Heading into the 2011-12 season he has a chance at cracking the Blue Jackets roster, but if he doesn’t it is quite likely he’ll spend time in the NHL next season. With improved skating and speed, he could become an effective top-six winger.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: November, 30th 2011
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