Jakub Frolo (C, R, 6’1″, 194, Ilves U20, 12/05/2007) Jakub Frolo is a 6’1′, 194-pound right-shot forward with the ability to play center who brings a pro frame, strong two-way detail, and a competitive edge that projects favorably to the North American game, highlighted by his 2025/26 production (37 GP, 10G, 30A, 40PTS) and 103 hard earned penalty minutes that show his engagement and willingness to play with an edge. His current game aligns with past Neutral Zone evaluations; he is a smart, reliable forward who processes play quickly, supports pucks well in all three zones, and transitions effectively with hard flat passes (85% pass completion, 1.03 pre-shot passes per game). He is trusted in multiple roles (16:01 TOI with both PP and PK usage) and shows strong defensive awareness, consistent net-side positioning, recovers loose pucks and disrupt plays, while his physical engagement (0.9 hits per game) and willingness to compete add to his NHL projection. Offensively, he is more of a facilitator than a finisher, generating modest shot volume (3.3 attempts, 1.98 on goal per game) and limited Grade ‘A’ opportunities (1.55 per game, 8% conversion), which reinforces concerns that he defers too often and lacks a goal scorer’s mentality. His puck management is an area to monitor as he can hurry plays when under pressure, and while his puck battle win rate (46%) is serviceable, it is not yet at a level expected for a player with his size and tenacity. His 40% faceoff percentage is a concern for a center projecting to the National League, and there are still moments where focus lapses or decision-making under pressure leads to turnovers, and this has been consistent with earlier Neutral Zone reports. However, Frolo’s combination of size, hockey sense, versatility, and competitive edge, particularly his willingness to engage physically and play through contact, gives him a foundation that can translate to offensive assertiveness and shift-to-shift consistency. Overall, Frolo projects as a potential middle-six NHL forward or bottom-six NHL center with penalty-killing value and secondary playmaking ability, but he will need to become more direct, improve his faceoff ability, and elevate his puck battle effectiveness to reach that level. I view him as a fourth round draft target with a realistic chance to become an NHL player in a 3-4 year window.