Ht/Wt: 6' 6"/218 lbs
Position: RHD
Team: Seattle (WHL)

Radim Mrtka's Player Profile

Corey Pronman - The Athletic - June 10th: "He has some offense, with good hands and offensive instincts, but I wouldn't call him a projected power-play type in the NHL as I don't see a player who thinks the game at a super high level. Mrtka uses his size well enough to make stops."

Adam Kimelman - NHL.com - June 9th: "But Mrtka, a giant (6-6, 207) right-shot, puck-moving defenseman who is an outstanding skater just starting to grow into his game, would be impossible to pass on here. When Mrtka fills out physically, he projects to be a No. 1 defenseman who can quarterback a power play and use his length to be a dominant defensive player."

Mike Morreale - NHL.com - June 9th: "The right-shot defenseman is hard to miss. Mrtka possesses great hockey sense, competitiveness and is considered a solid two-way defenseman with plenty of upside."

Scott Wheeler - The Athletic - June 2nd: "Mrtka can transport pucks down ice, activate and join the rush, walk the line and even side-step pressure in control. He shows poise and comfort on the puck with a willingness to hold onto it and make a play."

Steven Ellis - Daily Faceoff - May 27th: "He’s been a big-time producer with the Thunderbirds and would probably finish with 50 points in a full season. Tack on the fact he’s 6-foot-6, a right-hand shot and quite mobile and there’s a lot to like."

Tony Ferrari - The Hockey News - May 12th: "He’s capable of being a creative player inside the offensive blueline with the puck. Defensively, he’s inconsistent but has shown the ability to shut down play in transition with an excellent stick or quick closeout, and he can disrupt the cycle."

Jason Bukala - Sportsnet - March 26th: "Smith is an excellent skater. He has the legs to escape pressure and lead the rush on his own, plus the agility to walk the offensive blue line to open up shooting and passing lanes."

Smaht Scouting - March 23rd: "Jackson Smith continues to impress as defenceman with size and great skating ability. He can move North/South and East/West with ease and shimmy by opposing players to create space to break out his team from the back end or add an extra threat to the offence."

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