Damien Stodulka

Player Overview Damien Stodulka is an 18-year-old Czech defenseman competing for VHK Vsetin in the second tier of Czech hockey, a league that provides meaningful exposure against professional competition for a player at his developmental stage.

Current Production Over his last 10 games, Stodulka has recorded 1 goal, 2 assists, and 3 points, a modest offensive output that suggests a limited offensive role or ceiling at this level — his minus-5 differential in that same span raises questions about his defensive reliability and structural positioning.

Key Attributes Playing full-time in Czechia2 at 18 indicates a base level of physical and competitive readiness that many draft-eligible peers have not yet reached. His point production, while not dominant, does show some involvement in the offensive zone, with his assist total suggesting at least a functional ability to move the puck out of the defensive end or contribute on the transition. The minus-5 rating, however, points to a player still working through the defensive structure demanded at the professional level.

2026 Draft Outlook Based on available data, Stodulka projects as a later-round candidate — likely in the fifth through seventh round range — where teams can afford to invest in developmental upside without significant draft capital. Before June, his most pressing priority is stabilizing his defensive-zone play and improving his on-ice differential, as scouts at the next level will scrutinize that number closely.