Capitals select Jakub Vrana with 13th pick

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The Washington Capitals drafted fourth-ranked European skater Jakub Vrana with the 13th pick in the 2014 NHL entry draft.

Vrana, from Prague, Czech Republic, split his last season between the SHL and SuperElit while scoring 25 points in 25 games. Although Vrana played well alomgst men in the SHL, his 5'11, 172 lb frame will need some added weight.

With his offensive skills firmly in place, a knock on Vrana would be his defensive skills which were reflected in his ranking by central scouting.