Filip Král is making a permanent move to North America this year as he tries to show he still has NHL potential. After two seasons in the Czech top division of men’s hockey, sandwiching three full seasons with Spokane in the WHL, Král will be joining the Toronto Marlies for a full season at the age of 22. The fifth round pick from 2018 isn’t old for a defensive prospect, but the clock will be ticking fast once he gets going with the Marlies.
Weight: 176lb
Acquired: 149th overall in 2018
Král is going to be matched up with several young-ish Marlies defensemen next season, including Timothy Liljegren, Mac Hollowell, Noel Hoefenmayer, and Riley McCourt, who are all about the same age.