The Canuck Way continues to look at prospects eligible for the 2015 NHL Draft. This time, we look at Czech defenseman Jakub Zboril.

Player: Jakub Zboril

Position: Defense

2014-15 Team: Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL)

ISS Ranking: 22

Zboril is one of two prospects from the Czech Republic that will be drafted in the first round for sure, along with Pavel Zacha. He is part of the next group of defenseman that will go once Noah Hanifin, Ivan Provorov and Zach Werenski are selected. One scout said in The Hockey News Draft Preview issue said this about him.

“Very calm and poised… Has a real strength and physicality to his game. Some games you feel like he’s sitting back in his rocking chair, though. He can score from the blueline with his snapshot, but he needs to use it more.”

He could go at anytime after the top ten. It really all depends on whether a team is looking for defenseman or the best player available. I could see him going to Calgary or Detroit.

What They Say:

Adam Kimelman (nhl.com)

“…the Czech-born two-way defender is a potential top-unit power-play quarterback. He has a strong point shot that has proven to be hard and accurate. At 6-foot and 184 pounds he won’t intimidate with his size but showed a willingness for physical play this season.

Bill Placzek (draftsite.com)