TIER 5 — DEEPINT #89 CONSENSUS
DEFENSE · 2026 NHL DRAFT ELIGIBLE

David Zmrhal

Czech D with Jihlava juniors.

Height
6'2"
Weight
195 lb
Position
D
League
CZE-J
Rank
#89
HMD Tier
T5
NHL COMPARABLE
Chris Wideman lite
Bottom-pair D
Scouting Report

David Zmrhal — 2026 NHL Draft Profile

David Zmrhal is a deep-tier prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft. Czech D with Jihlava juniors. Good size and mobility.

Defends well. Won't contribute offensively. Safe depth D pick.

David is a prospect to watch for teams with strong development pipelines and patience for a longer NHL timeline.

Scouts compare David’s game to Chris Wideman lite. The comparison reflects similar playing style, position, and the projected role at the NHL level.

✓ Strengths
SizeSkatingDefensive play
△ Areas to Develop
Offensive skillPhysicality
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Advanced Scouting Report
Deep-dive analysis from our 10 War Room advisors

Game-by-game heat map: David Zmrhal's scoring distribution over the past 30 days reveals patterns invisible at the box-score level. Per-60 production rate vs top-pair defenders is...

Trade scenarios: Three teams have the draft capital to trade up for David. Each scenario carries different risk profiles for the acquiring team...

Comparable analysis: Among CZE-J prospects with similar age-adjusted production, David's underlying metrics rank...

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📋 SCOUTING NOTES — AGGREGATED
Czech D with Jihlava juniors. Good size and mobility. Defends well. Won't contribute offensively. Safe depth D pick.
Compiled from: TSN (Bob McKenzie, Craig Button), Hockey Prospects (Ferrari), Tankathon, Sound of Hockey composite, EliteProspects.
Frequently Asked

Common questions about David

Where will David Zmrhal be drafted in 2026?
David Zmrhal projects as a late-round selection in the 2026 NHL Draft, currently in our deep prospect tier.
Who does David Zmrhal play like?
Most-cited NHL comparable is Chris Wideman lite. The comparison is based on playing style, position, and projected role.
What team does David Zmrhal play for?
David Zmrhal plays for Jihlava Jr. in the CZE-J. David was born Oct 2007.
What are David Zmrhal's strengths?
Scouting consensus highlights Size, Skating, and Defensive play as David's primary strengths. See the full strengths-and-weaknesses breakdown above.

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