Brandt Clarke and Jakub Dvořák updates

Originally posted on Hockey Royalty | By Kyle Garcia | Last updated 1/2/24

It’s the new year, and we got updates on two LA Kings prospects, Brandt Clarke and Jakub Dvořák.

Brandt Clarke

Brandt Clarke was named AHL Rookie of the Month for December. In 12 games with the Ontario Reign, Clarke recorded 14 points (2 G – 12 A). In five of those games, Clarke recorded multi-point games. On the season, he has 32 points (7 G – 25 A) in 30 games while playing top-pair minutes and in every situation (five-on-five, power play, and penalty kill).

Clarke is tied for third in scoring in the AHL with Mike Sgarbossa of the Hershey Bears and leads all rookie defensemen and defensemen in scoring. He is a unique talent. Congrats, Clarke!

Stick taps to @brandtclarke55 for receiving the @TheAHL's Rookie of the Month award!

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— Ontario Reign (@ontarioreign) January 2, 2024

The AHL announced earlier today that Brandt Clarke won AHL rookie of the month for December.

In 12 games, Clarke recorded 2 goals and 12 assists for 14 points. He is currently tied for 3rd in scoring and leads all defensemen and rookie defensemen in scoring in the AHL.…

— Kyle Garcia (@Kopitar4HOF) January 2, 2024

Jakub Dvořák

Jakub Dvořák is moving to North America! On Tuesday afternoon, the Swift Current Broncos of the WHL announced they signed LA’s 2023 second-round draft pick.

The @SCBroncos have signed Czech import Jakub Dvorak!

Dvorak was drafted 54th overall by the @LAKings in the 2023 NHL Draft.

— The WHL (@TheWHL) January 2, 2024

NEWS:

He's Here!! We've signed 2005-born import defenceman Jakub Dvorak!!

Dvorak is a 2nd round pick of the @LAKings.

Welcome to Swift Current, Jakub!!

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— Swift Current Broncos (@SCBroncos) January 2, 2024

Dvořák, 18, will most likely see top-four minutes as he was used as the 6th or 7th defenseman for Bílí Tygři Liberec of the Czechia league. Remember during the draft how there were mixed reviews from scouts on Dvořák’s skating? Well, we’ll finally be able to see it for ourselves. The Broncos’ next game is Wednesday, and we’ll see if Dvořák will slide into the lineup.

WHL’s Swift Current Broncos announce the acquisition of LA Kings’ 2023 second round pick Jakub Dvorak.

Broncos GM Chad Leslie on the addition: “We are excited to add Jakub to our lineup. He skates extremely well, and makes simple easy plays and has the ability to play a lot of…

— Russell Morgan (@NHLRussell) January 2, 2024

This article first appeared on Hockey Royalty and was syndicated with permission.

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