Miklavz Signs Entry-Level / Expected to Play in VHLM

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Miklavz Signs Entry-Level / Expected to Play in VHLM 

 

Anze Miklavz with Riga management after being selected 15th overall in the S78 Entry Draft. 

 

The Riga Reign have inked their top forward prospect Anze Miklavz to a 3-year entry level contract starting in S78. The Slovenian winger is expected to make $5.5 million over the next three seasons, with over half the contract ($3 million) coming in the first year. The structure of this contract means that Miklavz will be spending one more year in the VHLM due to limited available cap space on Riga’s roster.

 

“Yea, after some discussions with @hedgehog337 about my future with Riga, it made sense on both sides for me to spend another year in the minors”, Miklavz confirmed in yesterday’s media availability to announce the signing. “I still have some other parts of my game to work on, and I think that needs to be addressed for a smooth transition to the VHL style of play”.

 

Miklavz, the leading goal scorer in his draft class, notched 42 goals and 45 assists with the Mexico City Kings last season. With his commitment to the VHLM this season and former teammate Tui Sova @v.2 expected to play in Malmo, he’s now arguably the top ranked prospect in Sunday’s dispersal draft. The high ranking may not lead to a high draft choice though, and Miklavz knows that first hand. In Thursday’s entry draft, Miklavz fell to 15^th overall after being ranked the 8^th best prospect, leaving most scouts puzzled at the drop. When asked about the situation in yesterday’s availability, Miklavz had this to say:

 

“I was pretty disappointed, and I think what happened was a curveball in the top 5 which trickled down through the first round and majorly affected me. I didn’t really talk to many teams and that was probably the biggest factor. I also understand team need is the priority in a VHL draft, but at some point, I feel like you need to consider player value. I know I’m going to be a lot better than some of the guys that got picked ahead of me and I’m really looking forward to proving that. With that being said, I’m extremely happy that I ended up in Riga. The locker room is great, and I think their management knows exactly what their doing, and I’m really looking forward to contributing to this storied franchise”