A strong offensive minded centre…has explosive, darting speed and can duck and dodge with impressive lateral agility…wins races to loose pucks regularly…dangerous when in possession of the puck and screaming down the wing with speed…can both make a play to an open teammate or just drive the puck towards the net himself…is creative seeing the ice well and displaying good timing on his passes…has good strength on the puck although he could improve his body strength overall…is creative possessing smooth hands and ability to pull off some dekes at high speed…his shot jumps off his stick quickly and can surprise with its velocity…has a strong work ethic and does many little things right to contribute…shows good smarts as he leads the rush up ice and dissects the defense before making his play…has some room to grow physically.

Martin is a smart, skilled forward. He accelerates well and has a fluid stride. He is capable of getting up to top speed in a hurry. He has great puck skills and isn’t afraid to take the puck into traffic to make the play. His hockey sense is excellent and helps him create offence for himself and his team. He has a great shot and proved he can beat goaltenders at every level he’s played at. He anticipates the play well and adjusts accordingly, but if he has a choice he prefers to shoot. Despite his underdeveloped frame, he is willing to play aggressive and battle for pucks.

Necas was an effective player this season for a team in the top Czech league at age 17, though he played on a team that was deep in scoring talent. He’s a dynamic talent, and his skating ability is very good, as he is one of the quicker skaters available this year. Although he excels when playing a fast-paced game, Necas is also a very good playmaker who can slow the game down and make plays from the boards. He controls the puck well and can make above-average plays with his hands. His off-the-puck will need work going forward. You see the odd good defensive play that exemplifies his IQ, but he’s clearly more polished with the puck than without and has a lot to learn to get bigger minutes as a pro. As a smaller player, winning more battles will go a long way.

Martin Necas is without any doubt the most promising Czech prospect at this year’s draft and definitely possesses the smarts, skill and skating to crack the top 15. He has had a good season with Brno and played against men the entire season. Necas is an offensively gifted forward who can both finish off plays as well as set up scoring chances for others. He has above-average puck skills as well as skating skills. The only present issue is his lack of physical presence, as he needs to add strength and is a bit undersized. However, I see the willingness to go into traffic and battle it out which does not worry me about his drafting stock.

Dynamic offensive threat with an exceptional understanding of nearly every facet of the game. Though only a teenager, Necas played a critical role in Kometa Brno’s lengthy drive deep into the Czech Extraliga postseason. He’s an excellent skater with a smooth, graceful stride, using quick bursts and lateral movements to not only breach an opposing zone, but hang onto the puck long to enough for support to arrive. Necas is a two-way player who can be used on the top unit of either the power play or penalty kill, and all plays generally run through him. He is an accurate passer and can create or finish plays with a high degree of difficulty. Slight of frame, Necas has very good balance and is difficult to knock off the puck. He is a fierce competitor who plays with emotion and enthusiasm. A star in the making.