Jakub Voracek*****
Country: Czech Republic
Position: Right Wing
League: QMJHL
Team: Halifax Mooseheads
Height: 6'1''
Weight: 190
Shoots: Left
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Scouting Report: This likeable Czech had an impressive rookie campaign with Halifax and has transitioned flawlessly to the North American style of hockey .. has an imposing physique with strong legs and a broad upper body .. always looks alert and has head on a swivel .. the main offensive force on his team and carries himself as if he knows this .. has a slow pickup and looks to be a bit lead footed upon acceleration .. has deceptive speed once going and can make defenders miss with speed, stickhandling, and moves .. soft hands can make any type of pass under pressure .. does not hesitate to use his size to his advantage but is not a nasty presence .. works hard along the boards and fights .. a bit lax coming back and is prone to leaving the zone prematurely .. has a great shot .. one of his biggest flaws is his willingness to dish the puck to a fault when he should just hold on to it and shoot .. is a bit of an enigma from time to time as he can get on hot and cold streaks .. The strapping winger will be a wonderful draft day pickup for a team who needs a playmaking winger with size and skill.
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2006-2007 Regular Season Stats
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59 games 23 goals 63 assists 86 points -7 26 PIM
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2007 Playoff Stats
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12 games 7 goals 17 assists 24 points +5 6 PIM
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WJC - Team Czech Republic
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6 games 1 goals 2 assists 3 points -4 4 PIM
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WJC U18 - Team Czech Republic
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4 games 1 goals 2 assists 3 points +/-0 2 PIM
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Draft Day Status/Projection: DraftBuzz thinks Voracek is a top three talent and ranks him 2nd overall in the May ranking. He's offers a great blend of size, speed, and playmaking and we think comparisons to a more explosive version of Peter Mueller are right on point. However, it is possible that Voracek slides a bit on draft day and switches positions with forwards like Gagner, Turris, and Van Riemsdyk.
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Draft Day Status/Projection: DraftBuzz thinks Voracek is a top three talent and ranks him 2nd overall in the May ranking. He's offers a great blend of size, speed, and playmaking and we think comparisons to a more explosive version of Peter Mueller are right on point. However, it is possible that Voracek slides a bit on draft day and switches positions with forwards like Gagner, Turris, and Van Riemsdyk.
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(photo courtesy of www.halifaxmooseheads.ca)
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