New Jersey Devils First Round Offensive Draft Targets

BUFFALO, NY - JANUARY 5: Martin Kaut #16 of Czech Republic with the puck as Trent Frederic #34 of United States defends in the first period during the Bronze Medal Game of the IIHF World Junior Championship at KeyBank Center on January 5, 2018 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images) /

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Martin Kaut RW Czech Republic

Kaut is strictly a RW who spent last year playing in the Czech professional league. He’s 6’1” 174 pounds and unlike Kravtsov the Devils could bring him over next year and either have him spend a year in the CHL or assign him to the AHL.

Like Kravtsov, he’s probably only a year away and there is the possibility the Devils would even encourage him to keep playing in the Czech league.

In 38 games last year, Kaut had nine goals and seven assists, but his performance in the World Juniors Classic was eye catching. Although it’s a small sample, posting two goals and five assists in seven games is great for a player in their draft year in the WJC. Kaut even spent some time playing for the Czech Republic’s men’s team where he had one goal and five assists in four games.

Kaut may not have as high end of a shot as Kravtsov, but he’s consistently shown the ability to finish in the net front area no matter what team he’s on or league he’s playing in.

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