Novotny: Top NHL Prospect with Power-Forward Game

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Adam Novotny, the 17-year-old left-shot winger from Hardeg Kraylov in Czechia, has quickly

become a standout for the Peterborough Pets in the Ontario Hockey League.

Born on November 13th, 2007, he stands 6 feet 1 and weighs 205 pounds.

As a first-year eligible for the 2025 NHL draft, he ranks highly among North American

skaters, sitting around 12 on lists from NHL.

Central scouting, the hockey riders, and others like sports net scouts, Novotny made a seamless

swish to North American junior hockey after the Pets picked him in the first round of the

2024 CHL import draft.

Unlike many Europeans, he brought a relentless motor and pro-style game right away, thriving

on both wings with strong putt protection and constant movement.

His international experience with Czechia's under 18 and under 20 teams at recent World

Juniors helped prepare him well.

Scouts rave about his NHL ready shot, quick release and physical edge in battles, calling

him a true two-way threat who block shots and anticipates.

Place, he shines defensively on the back check and offensively without the puck.

Signing praise for his work ethic and smarts at events like the Conor.

McDavid OHL, top prospects game, this season, Novotny nausea career high 4 points in one

game and scored two goals in the prospect showcase, pushing him to 25 goals, and 51 points

over 43 games.

His power forward build lets him dominate high danger areas, though playmaking is an area

for growth to balance his shot heavy approach.

Experts project him in the 10-15 pick range of the first round, with top 6 NHL upside

similar to Anaheim's Mason-McTavish.

His mix of scoring, physicality and responsibility makes him a safe bet with high reward for teams

eyeing versatile forwards.

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