Jan Myšák is an Intriguing Prospect but Top-Six Upside in the NHL Seems Unlikely

Jan Mysak’s journey to the 2020 NHL Draft has been nothing short of fascinating. At 16, Mysak established himself in the Czech Extraliga, before leading the relegation round in scoring. Then an impressive U18 World Junior Championship as an under-ager catapulted Mysak into top prospect status.

In 2019-20, Mysak continued to impress in the Czech Extraliga, earning the No. 14 overall spot in EliteProspects’ November 2019 ranking. Over time, Mysak’s steadily slipped down the EP board – despite an impressive U-20 World Juniors and a 15-goal, 25-point half-season with the OHL’s Hamilton Bulldogs.

With 60-plus games of professional experience, it shouldn’t be surprising that he already looks like a pro player in the OHL. The beauty of Mysak’s game is in the details, from his always-on-the-hip lo