Filip Ruzicka — 2026 NHL Draft Profile
Filip Ruzicka is a deep-tier prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft. Czech goaltender, 6'8/228. Missed training camp due to visa issues and didn't debut until Oct 10.
11-4, 3.30 GAA, .900 SV% in his first 16 WHL games; jumped to CS NA-G #4 on the Final Rankings from #13 at midterm. Technically sound, tracks pucks well and uses size without overcommitting. Came over from U17 Mountfield HK (.943 SV%).
Filip is a prospect to watch for teams with strong development pipelines and patience for a longer NHL timeline.
Scouts compare Filip’s game to Mads Sogaard-style giant. The comparison reflects similar playing style, position, and the projected role at the NHL level.
Game-by-game heat map: Filip Ruzicka'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 Filip. Each scenario carries different risk profiles for the acquiring team...
Comparable analysis: Among WHL prospects with similar age-adjusted production, Filip's underlying metrics rank...