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Roderik Cernak

DShoots RAge 18SlovakBratislava Jr.Slovakia-Jr.

CS Rank

#222
Intl. Skaters:#111

Current Season Stats

25
GP
4
G
10
A
14
PTS
42
PIM

AI Scouting Report

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Cernak quietly put up 14 points in 25 junior games for Bratislava, a quietly impressive rate for a right-shot defenseman who makes the game look unhurried with his smooth puck distribution and measured gap control. At the NHL level, that ability to slow things down mentally — to see the play before it develops and make the safe-but-smart read — is exactly what coaches covet on a third-pairing defenseman who won't hurt you and might occasionally surprise you.

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Scouting Breakdown

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Strengths

  • ✓Produces at a reasonable pace for a defenseman with 14 points in 25 junior games, suggesting legitimate offensive instincts from the blue line.
  • ✓His 4 goals from the back end show he's willing and able to contribute offensively beyond just playmaking.

Concerns

  • ✗A PIM total of 42 in just 25 games is a serious red flag, indicating chronic discipline issues that could be exploited at higher levels.
  • ✗Competing in Slovakia-Jr. rather than a more competitive league like the CHL or top European leagues makes it difficult to properly gauge his true ceiling.
  • ✗Ranked #222 by NHL Central Scouting, he is a fringe prospect at best with limited expectations for immediate NHL impact.

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Offensive DefencemanTwo-Way Defenceman

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