Filip Novák

Player Overview Filip Novák is an 18-year-old Czech forward playing for HC Sparta Praha in one of Europe's more competitive domestic leagues, generating enough attention to appear on pre-draft Czech prospect rankings heading into June 2026.

Current Production Over his last 10 games, Novák has posted 4 goals and 3 assists for 7 points, a respectable pace for a teenager in the Czech Extraliga. The minus-2 rating across that same stretch suggests his offensive contributions carry some defensive cost at the professional level.

Key Attributes Novák's ability to generate both goals and assists at a near-even split indicates he is not a one-dimensional scorer — he can create for linemates as well as finish. Playing meaningful minutes against adult competition in the Extraliga at 18 reflects a level of physical and positional readiness that is not common for draft-eligible players. His consistency over a 10-game sample points to a player who produces without extended cold streaks.

2026 Draft Outlook Novák was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets at the 2026 NHL Draft, confirming organizational belief in his development trajectory at the professional level. Before fully transitioning to North American play, improving his defensive-zone positioning — signaled by that minus-2 rating — will determine how quickly he can earn trust in a Blue Jackets system that values two-way forwards.