Hurricanes draft Martin Necas 12th overall
David Banks / USA Today Sports
The Carolina Hurricanes selected forward Martin Necas with the 12th overall pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft on Friday.
Martin Necas
Position: Center
Height: 6-foot-0
Weight: 167 lbs
Age: 18
Club: Brno Kometa (Extraliga)
Nationality: Czech
| GP | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
Necas finished fifth among European skaters ranked by NHL Central Scouting. The Czech forward was the top producer for his country at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, picking up six points in four games.
"Necas is an excellent skater with a fine set of tools," writes Mike G. Morreale of NHL.com. "He's fast, has great balance, and has confidence in his ability to score and create opportunities."