When the Chicago Blackhawks traded a 5th round pick to the Los Angeles Kings for Dominik Kubalik back on January 24th, 2019, many saw the acquisition of the 23-year-old Czech winger as a roll of the dice. Most thought Kubalik would be an absolute long shot to make the NHL in 2019.
Fast forward to the World Championships. Blackhawks fans got a good taste of what Dominik Kubalik could bring to the table with his cannon of a shot, solid skating ability, and NHL-ready body. Kubalik has carried his momentum right over to the NHL which is impressive, considering how quickly he has adjusted to the size and speed of North American hockey.