2025 Draft Evaluation: Vojtěch Čihař

The LA Kings selected forward Vojtěch Čihař with the 59th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Mark Yannetti (Director of Amateur Scouting) kicks off the episode by talking to host Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley about the strengths and weaknesses of the Czech forward. After that, Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) brings an outsiders view of Čihař and shares his evaluation of the young forward. Finally Amateur Scout Petr Jelinek joins the program to share his perspective. Jelinek recently joined the LA Kings as a scout after playing professional hockey in Czechia for well over a decade.

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