Import Draft

[Wildeyes]

Raiders take VOJTECH BUDIK 17th overall in the import draft.

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=201615

[Wapitikev]

Raiders take VOJTECH BUDIK 17th overall in the import draft.

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=201615

Recent article in the PA Herald suggests that there won't be any problem getting Budik to report, although it also says to expect some adjustment time to the Canadian game (sounds like the team is willing to give him time to develop into a top 4).

2016 NHL draft buzz has him anywhere from 26th (RedLineReport) to 46th (draftsite.com). Not sure that means anything this far out but it will certainly be good motivation (he and fellow Czech Stransky are both draft eligible in 2016).

Looking forward to seeing him at camp and how he compares to the new 16yos prospects (Thompson and Prefontain), Paivarenta (17, who is rumoured to be ready for a roster spot this fall), and the 18yo veterans (Riddle and Ghule).

-Wapitikev