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Jan Brabenec

Czech center with Brno juniors.

Height
5'11"
Weight
174 lb
Position
C
League
CZE-J
Rank
#60
HMD Tier
T5
NHL COMPARABLE
Martin Necas lite
Bottom-six center
Scouting Report

Jan Brabenec — 2026 NHL Draft Profile

Jan Brabenec is a deep-tier prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft. Czech center with Brno juniors. Creative playmaker with good hands.

Undersized and not exceptionally fast but processes the game quickly.

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

Scouts compare Jan’s game to Martin Necas lite. The comparison reflects similar playing style, position, and the projected role at the NHL level.

✓ Strengths
SkillPlaymakingHockey IQ
△ Areas to Develop
SizeSpeed
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Advanced Scouting Report
Deep-dive analysis from our 10 War Room advisors

Game-by-game heat map: Jan Brabenec'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 Jan. Each scenario carries different risk profiles for the acquiring team...

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

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📋 SCOUTING NOTES — AGGREGATED
Czech center with Brno juniors. Creative playmaker with good hands. Undersized and not exceptionally fast but processes the game quickly.
Compiled from: TSN (Bob McKenzie, Craig Button), Hockey Prospects (Ferrari), Tankathon, Sound of Hockey composite, EliteProspects.
Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jan

Where will Jan Brabenec be drafted in 2026?
Jan Brabenec projects as a late-round selection in the 2026 NHL Draft, currently in our deep prospect tier.
Who does Jan Brabenec play like?
Most-cited NHL comparable is Martin Necas lite. The comparison is based on playing style, position, and projected role.
What team does Jan Brabenec play for?
Jan Brabenec plays for Brno Jr. in the CZE-J. Jan was born Dec 2007.
What are Jan Brabenec's strengths?
Scouting consensus highlights Skill, Playmaking, and Hockey IQ as Jan's primary strengths. See the full strengths-and-weaknesses breakdown above.

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