Talent Analysis

Big and strong, Radek Faksa is a terrific young center that has had pro size and strength at a young age. An all-around talent with a good head for the game, Faksa can be valuable all over the rink and at any forward position. He thinks the game very well and it makes up for his overall lack of flash. He’s an adept passer that finds seems in the defense extremely well. He has a good selection of shots that he can use from anywhere, including the point on the power play. He’s also a useful penalty killer with terrific anticipation skills. His overall commitment to the game is noteworthy and he’s a good, smart worker on the rink. Faksa can use his body well and can dish some punishing hits but doesn’t do it as often as his ability would dictate. He uses his big body to shield off would-be defenders quite well. Puck protection will be valuable to a player that doesn’t have breakaway speed. His first step or two could use some work and his overall top speed is no better than slightly above average. His technique is not poor, so with strength and experience he should be able to improve somewhat.

Potential: Strong two-way second line center, like a less talented version of Eric Staal.


Future

Faksa has already signed his entry-level deal with Dallas and will return to the Kitchener Rangers (OHL) in 2012-13