Filip Zadina was always among the prospects to watch for the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, but his performance at the 2018 World Junior Hockey Championship solidified his status.
Zadina had seven goals in seven games for the Czech Republic in his first tournament appearance, and showed the type of skills that have him so sought after as a prospect. He also added an assist as the Czech top line of Martin Necas, Zadina and fellow draft eligible player Martin Kaut led the team to fourth place in Buffalo.
Place of Birth: Pardubice, Czech Republic
Shoots: Left
Position: Left Wing
Height: 6’1" Weight: 192 lbs:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/10696977/Screen_Shot_2018_04_22_at_11.20.13_AM.png)
Zadina had a great first season in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, scoring 44 goals and adding 38 assists for 82 points in 57 games.