Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman sent a 2019 fifth-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Kings in return for the forward from the Czech Republic. The 23-year old prospect is a previous 7th-round 2013 NHL draft pick and has been playing in the Swiss-A National League.
While playing for HC Ambri Piotta, Kubalik is the league’s leading scorer with 43 points, off 18 goals and 25 assists in 37 games. Last season with HC Ambri Piotta, he scored 27 points off 10 goals and 17 assists. Per his stats listed by EliteProspects.