Adam Jiricek Scouting Reports

Jiricek's playing in the top men's league, for Plzen, in the Czech Extraliga. His offense has been slow to develop at the pro level. At the U20 4 Nations tournament (November) he was also held off the score sheet - 3GP - despite being used in all situations
Adam has excellent hockey sense. He identifies his responsibilities, in all three zones, very well.
What's missing is a bit more jump and aggressiveness. He fronts the play defensively, but he has room to attack his check and win more pucks. Same goes for the offensive zone. He distributes fine, but when he gets a chance to direct a puck on net he needs to 'plan ahead' and release the play to the net quicker - harder - and more accurately.
Remains one of the top defence prospects for the draft. Leans 2-way / Distributor. Needs time.
Added strength should clean up some of his deficiencies.
Suffered an injury at World Juniors at Christmas that is keeping him out of the lineup long term

Good looking under age prospect for 2024 draft
Younger brother of Columbus draft pick David Jiricek
Similar to his brother in that he handles the puck very well and make plays offensively
Difference is Adam appears to lean distributor more than shooter
In time he will add more strength and weight. Used in all situations. Very good skater. Agile, quick to space. Sound hockey IQ already in place.