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Lukas Sedlak
Born (1993-02-25) February 25, 1993 (age 31)
České Budějovice, Czech Republic
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 207 lb (94 kg; 14 st 11 lb)
Position Center
Shoots Left
NHL team Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL draft 158th overall, 2011
Columbus Blue Jackets
Playing career 2013–present

Lukáš Sedlák (born February 25, 1993) is a Czech professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Columbus Blue Jackets in the National Hockey League (NHL). Sedlak was selected by the Blue Jackets in the 6th round (158th overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Sedlak played in his native Czech Republic in the junior ranks of HC České Budějovice, before he was selected in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft by the Blue Jackets. Sedlak immediately embarked on transitioning to the North American game. joining the Chicoutimi Saguenéens of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League for the 2011-12 season, with whom he was drafted with their first selection in the CHL import draft.

On April 10, 2013, Sedlak was signed by the Columbus Blue Jackets to a three-year, entry-level contract.[1] He was assigned to begin his professional career with the Blue Jackets AHL affiliate, the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League for the 2013–14 season.

Despite contributing in a depth role defensively, Sedlaks was unable to produce offensively throughout the tenure of his rookie contract within the Blue Jackets organization. Sedlak surprisingly saw a late season spurt offensively toward the end of the 2015–16 season, continuing through to the post-season, in recording 9 goals and 16 points in 17 games to help the Lake Erie Monsters claim the Calder Cup.[2] He was re-signed by the Blue Jackets to a one-year extension in the midst of their playoff run on May 26, 2016.[3]

Sedlak continued his ascent within the Blue Jackets organization after the summer in making the opening night roster for the 2016–17 season with the Blue Jackets.[4] Initially on the roster as the teams extra forward, Sedlak drew into action in the Blue Jackets third game, making his NHL debut in a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on October 21, 2016.[5] In his fourth game, Sedlak registered his first NHL point, an assist, in a 3-1 defeat to the San Jose Sharks on October 28, 2016.[6]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2011–12 Chicoutimi Saguenéens QMJHL 50 17 28 45 57 18 5 3 8 20
2012–13 Chicoutimi Saguenéens QMJHL 48 15 19 34 64 6 1 4 5 8
2013–14 Springfield Falcons AHL 54 8 6 14 26 4 0 1 1 0
2014–15 Springfield Falcons AHL 51 6 10 16 30
2015–16 Lake Erie Monsters AHL 54 14 4 18 27 17 9 7 16 18
AHL totals 159 28 20 48 83 21 9 8 17 18

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2010 Czech Republic U17 9th 5 1 1 2 6
2011 Czech Republic WJC18 8th 5 3 1 4 2
2012 Czech Republic WJC 5th 6 0 0 0 0
2013 Czech Republic WJC 5th 6 1 2 3 10
Junior totals 22 5 4 9 18

Awards and honours

Awards Year
AHL
Calder Cup (Lake Erie Monsters) 2016 [7]

References

  1. ^ "Blue Jackets sign Lukas Sedlak to entry-level contract". Columbus Blue Jackets. April 10, 2013. Retrieved April 10, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ "Oliver Bjorkstrand nets OT winner as Lake Erie win Calder Cup". cumberlink.com. June 12, 2016. Retrieved June 12, 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ "Blue Jackets re-sign Lukas Sedlak to one-year deal". Columbus Blue Jackets. May 26, 2016. Retrieved May 26, 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ "CBJ center Lukas Sedlak drawing interest from hometown hero Vinny Prospal". Columbus Dispatch. October 20, 2016. Retrieved October 20, 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ "Blue Jackets pick up first win, beat Blackhawks 3-2". CBS Sports. October 21, 2016. Retrieved October 21, 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ "Hertl scores two to lead Sharks past Blue Jackets". CBS Sports. October 28, 2016. Retrieved October 28, 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ Brown, Tony (June 12, 2016). "Bjorkstrand's OT goal clinches Monsters' first-ever Calder Cup championship". Columbus Blue Jackets. Retrieved June 12, 2016.

Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database