Feb 21, 2021: Boston Bruins | Jakub Zboril | Zboril (upper body) was placed on the injured reserve retroactive to Feb. 13, PuckPedia reports. Luckily for the Bruins, Brandon Carlo is the defender from the 2015 draft who has been able to become a staple supporting cast member, and while Zboril doesn’t have Carlo’s size, he’s more of a 2-way threat and hybrid style player that it is hard to account for why things have not come together for him. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images). TSP friend Anthony Kwetkowski/Bruins Network is a believer in Zboril, and talked about him at length in arecent podcast at around the 1:07:45 mark. Bruins Rookie Spotlight: Jakub Zboril. Very sound positionally. Jakub Zboril knows it's time to step up for Bruins. Download the app to LISTEN LIVE wherever you are and connect with us like never before! Place of birth: Brno, Czech Republic. Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the daily column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Bostonâs 1st choice, 13th overall in 2015 NHL Entry Draft. DRAFT KIT. Jakub Zboril provided the secondary assist on Brad Marchand's third period goal in Boston's 6-2 loss to the Rangers Friday night. In the five and a half years since he has struggled to make his way to the big league. The 6-foot, 200-pound Zboril feels helped by the fact that he stayed busy earlier this season. Entering 2021, Zboril had only appeared in two NHL games, but the pressure was mounting for him to make an impact. Current Team: Providence Bruins (AHL) Previous Team: Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL) Strengths: Outstanding, NHL-caliber skater with speed, balance, agility; can get off the mark quickly, has a powerful glide and exhibits nifty foot work to change direction efficiently. Zboril notched an assist in Monday's 5-3 win over the Capitals. When you look at his physical gifts and playing style, there isn’t any clear explanation for why Zboril has failed to develop into an every day NHL player by now, but nevertheless, this is where we are. I know I can skate. 13 pick in the 2015 NHL Draft. RADIO. Senyshyn, placed on waivers Monday (and clearing on Tuesday), will get his chance to carve out on a role on either the taxi squad or perhaps with some additional seasoning with the P-Bruins. Position: Defenseman Shoots: Left Height/Weight: 6â0 183 lbs Born: February 21, 1997, Brno, CZE Central ⦠“Little more time, maturating did a lot for me.”. “There’s no end result, there’s no game, there’s no two points on the line. Jakub Zboril THW Close-Up: Date of birth: 2/21/1997. ( Log Out / Right now- Zboril is at a personal and professional crossroads: can he finally make the cut in his fourth season, or will he go back down to the AHL, and essentially see the window close on a possible Bruins career? Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL) by Steve Kournianos steve.kournianos@thedraftanalyst.com Tweet. Find Jakub Zboril stats, teams, height, weight, Position: Defenseman Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Zboril, who has two assists in ⦠The irony in the criticism Zboril gets on Internet message boards and Twitter is that at the time he was drafted, he was the one player of Boston’s three first-round selections at 13-15 who was the accepted commodity at his draft slot, while Jake DeBrusk and Zach Senyshyn were the players who raised the most controversy given where they were projected. Not a moment too soon, either. For a more modern example, Matt Grzelcyk was 23 when he became an NHL regular, but he did it after playing just one full season of pro in the AHL before making the jump to Boston to stay. Jakub Zborilâs game isnât flash and sizzle, true of many NHL defensemen, young and old. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Sunday Flashback: the 1986 Hartford Whalers, "Off the top of the head" prospect series, recent podcast at around the 1:07:45 mark, Boston Bruins Prospects Pre-Draft Rankings- 2020 | scoutingpost. Five years later, it is obvious that Boston should have gotten more production out of those three selections, with only DeBrusk currently a full-time roster player, while others selected after 15 have gone on to become stars. Over the years, Jakub Zboril has been one of the Boston Bruins â most-watched prospects. Ht: 6â2â³ Wt: 185 lbs. NHL Draft: 13th overall, 2015 Boston Bruins: Playing career: 2017âpresent: Jakub ZboÅil (born 21 February 1997) is a Czech professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL). And the wait to finally see if Zboril is an NHL player is nearing its end. Jakub Zboril with an assist in win over Capitals. “I know I can be accountable on the ice. One of the things that Zboril has tried to focus on in this accelerated training camp has been “being seen every day.” Those practice habits and dedication have been questioned in the past, but when you’re successfully completing shutdown drills against Patrice Bergeron and integrating yourself into power-play opportunities, that’s a sign that you’re being noticed for the right things. Strengths: Outstanding, NHL-caliber skater with speed, balance, agility; can get off the mark quickly, has a powerful glide and exhibits nifty foot work to change direction efficiently. Much like the #9 prospect on this list, Jakub Zboril is going to be overshadowed by expectations for most of his NHL career. Jakub Zboril, D. 6â/201. Fantasy Impact: Zboril ⦠The good news is that he is back on the ice. Zboril had no points nor penalties in two playoff games. Jakub Zboril Bio. The 2015 first-rounder's fantasy impact has been modest thus far, with Zboril having recorded two assists and four PIM in 14 games. 2015 NHL Draft Profile #15: Jakub Zboril. We’ll see where it takes me.”. He’s made leaps and bounds since the first time he got here to where he is now.”, “You’re not really held accountable except to your teammates and yourself in terms of making the practice or yourself better,” Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy said last week when asked about pairing Zboril with the 33-year-old Miller. “I would say [my biggest improvement] is that I believe in myself more,” Zboril said of his camp showing. Jakub Zboril (upper body) is practicing Tuesday in a non-contact jersey. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2015 NHL Draft. Acquired: 2015 Draft - 1st round, 13th overall. He just played out the third year of his entry-level contract, and should receive a qualifying offer. 13 overall pick in the 2015 NHL Draft. Here’s a video interview he did with him last season: Pingback: Boston Bruins Prospects Pre-Draft Rankings- 2020 | scoutingpost. Zboril’s junior teammate, Thomas Chabot, was drafted five spots later at 18th overall, and has emerged as a top tier player, which has added to the disappointment of a slow development process in Providence. : Feb 18, 2021: Boston Bruins | Jakub Zboril | Zboril (upper body) won't travel with the Bruins to Lake Tahoe for Sunday's game against the Flyers, Joe Haggerty of Boston Hockey Now reports. While his development has not been as rapid as other 2015 peers who were chosen after he was, Zboril has taken positive steps, even if he’s been unable to do more than play sparingly in just two NHL games with the B’s. I feel like I can battle more in the corners, and that feels like the biggest improvement in my game. All Player Alarms 40% Off MLB Draft Guide w/ CODE: FEBRUARY. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! So you have to find ways to challenge yourself in practice to get better and that’s what I think Kevan can do for Jakub.”, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 23: Jakub Zboril #67 of the Boston Bruins looks on during the first period of the preseason game against the Philadelphia Flyers at TD Garden on September 23, 2019. Zboril's helper arrived via a nice feed to David Pastrnak, whose second goal of the game brought the score to ⦠More News Bruins' Jakub Zboril: Poised to return (Jake DeBrusk, picked between Zboril and Senyshyn and with the B’s natural pick, is the Bruins’ only win out of the round.) Zboril, who has two assists in 14 games this season, was injured on February 13 and has not played since, missing the Outdoor Game on Sunday. Enjoys the physical aspect of his position: engages with opposing puck carriers and will put his body through their hands to disrupt the rush. The offensive production that looked to translate from junior play probably isn’t going to be there, but he’s shown improvement as a defender since turning pro, and he can leverage that into a decent NHL role in the right situation. Playing career. 15 overall pick) was waived and went unclaimed last week, and No. But for the 23-year-old Zboril, it appears that an opportunity will come out of the gate in the 2021 season, on the left side of the Black and Gold’s third pair opposite the veteran Kevan Miller. The 23-year-old was one of the organizationâs three first-round selections in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. While he doesn't aim to impress, he does all of the little things right and plays with an edge. “[Zboril] sees the ice really well, skates really well, he makes good plays,” Miller offered. Granted, that’s not going to make many celebrate him given who Boston could’ve had at 13, but he still has it in him to establish himself in the NHL as a solid complementary/depth player who could enhance any defense with his mobility and skills. His playing style and game reminds us of another heralded junior defenseman who put up points and was expected to be a 2-way NHL star. The Bruins on Wednesday signed defenseman Jakub Zboril to a two-year, one-way contract with a $725,000 cap hit. Ranking: #8. Boston’s 1st choice, 13th overall in 2015 NHL Entry Draft, Previous Team: Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL). Overall analysis: Boston’s top pick five years ago has been slow to develop and might not ever get there (at least with the organization that drafted him), which makes him one of the more polarizing prospects in the system. He scored 2 goals with 4 assists and was -1 with 69 penalty minutes. In between the Edmonton bubble and start of training camp for the 2021 season, Zboril played for his hometown Brno Kometa of the Czech League, and put up a goal and eight points in 18 games. Source: Fluto Shinzawa on Twitter. Stats: 58GP, 3G, 16A, 19PTS. Last Season: Providence Bruins. We’re not saying Zboril is the next Boynton, but there are some similarities here, and at age 23, he’s far from washed up- Boynton was 22 when he finally cracked Boston’s lineup to stay. While the first round of the 2015 draft has produced NHL regular after regular, Zboril — and fellow Bruins pick Zach Senyshyn — sit as the only two picks from the round yet to emerge as NHL talents. After being a top-10 pick in his first draft, Nick Boynton had to reinvent himself as more of a defense-first, supporting D, going on to play more than 600 NHL games and raising the Stanley Cup at the end of his career with the Chicago Blackhawks. Dominic Tiano: Salary Cap 101- Explaining the Bruins’ Cap Situation, 2021 Season Bruins Prospects Ranking- Updated, B’s, Marchand top Devils in shootout to begin 2021 season. ( Log Out / SportsNet pre-draft clip of Zboril- “expected to go in the middle of the first round”- yes, that was the projection, and that’s where he went. After an impressive training camp, Jakub Zboril ⦠Zboril has only two points in 14 games this season and should be considered day-to-day with Connor Clifton his likely replacement if he is unable to go. Jakub Zboril, Jeremy Lauzon make themselves at home on Bruinsâ blue line By Kevin Paul Dupont Globe Staff, Updated February 6, 2021, 3:33 p.m. Email to a Friend 13 overall pick Jakub Zboril is finally getting the first real NHL run of his career in an attempt to salvage the round. The neutral zone is his launching pad: he is able to take off into the offensive end, or backcheck quickly into his own end.