Adam Ruzicka made a huge jump in 2021-22 transitioning more from an everyday AHLer to a casual NHLer. He went from his NHL debut back in 2021 to playing 28 games with the Flames the following year. For that reason, he’s moved up a spot in the FlamesNation prospect rankings this year to number five.
Adam Ruzicka
Left-handed center
Born May 11, 1999 (Age 23) in Bratislava, Slovakia
6’4”, 220 pounds
Selected in the fourth round (109th overall) by CGY in the 2017 NHL Draft
Ruzicka started the season with the Heat and very quickly gelled with his regular linemate Matthew Phillips, and new addition, Jakob Pelletier.