Hokej.cz has picked seven offseason signings who have made an early impression in the Czech Extraliga, choosing one player from each of the first seven clubs in alphabetical order. The remaining teams are due to feature in a second instalment.
Motor České Budějovice’s Filip Ahl has brought size and scoring, with six points (2+4) after making his first major move to a top European league. Liberec forward Jakub Rychlovský leads his team with nine points (5+4), while BK Mladá Boleslav’s Felikss Gavars has adapted quickly and formed a productive line with Jakub Lichtag and Matěj Gardoně.
Karlovy Vary defenceman Tobias Winberg has delivered the defensive play expected of him and added four points. David Tomášek has quickly established himself with HC Dynamo Pardubice and is challenging Roman Červenka in the scoring race. HC Kometa Brno’s Robert Leino has 12 points (6+6), including goals in key moments, and Daniel Voženílek has returned to HC Oceláři Třinec as an immediate threat around the crease.