The Chicago Blackhawks continued their draft trend of adding bigger players by adding Michal Teply in the 4th round (105th overall). Teply is 6’3″ and 185 pounds. He still has a lot of maturing and growing to do to fit into his frame.
Lots of intros for Michal Teply.
First, the #Blackhawks staff. Then, the media (and world). #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/JUhjmJTRz5
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) June 22, 2019
The Czech Republic left-winger was listed fairly high in multiple 2019 NHL Draft prospect rankings:
- 67th overall (The Athletic)
- 85th overall (hockeyprospect.