Nestrasil, a 6-5 Czech forward whom the Hawks drafted No. 25 overall last week, has come a long way over the last year.

Forward notched 42 points (19G, 23A) in 61 regular-season games with the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the United States Hockey ...

With the 25th pick of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the Blackhawks have selected Vaclav Nestrasil from the Muskegon Lumberjacks ...

Vaclav Nestrasil was born on April 6, 2007. A native of Czechia, Nestrasil is listed at a very lanky 6’5”, 190lbs according to his profile on Elite Prospects.

The Chicago Blackhawks kicked off their night by selecting Anton Frondell with the third overall pick. That ended a ...

Kyle Davidson admitted he probably gave up more than the draft analytics suggest when he sent picks No, 34 and No. 62 to the ...

Nestrasil, 26, appeared on his way to proving himself as an every-day NHL player in the 2015-16 season. Put on a line with center Jordan Staal and winger Joakim Nordstrom, ...

Nestrasil, 26, appeared on his way to proving himself as an every-day NHL player in the 2015-16 season. Put on a line with center Jordan Staal and winger Joakim Nordstrom, ...

Nestrasil, 26, appeared on his way to proving himself as an every-day NHL player in the 2015-16 season. Put on a line with center Jordan Staal and winger Joakim Nordstrom, ...

Since Nestrasil was out of options, the Wings had to place him on waivers. "He just needs to keep playing," coach Mike Babcock said. "He's not quite ready for this level.