• The Russian-born forward, who moved to the Czech Republic when he was eight months old, competed in the top Czech league this season -- in 33 games with Slavia Praha, he had three goals and 10 points.

• He contributed a team-high four goals, including two power-play goals, and five points for the Czech Republic in six games at the 2011 Under-18 World Championship in Germany.

• Jaskin's Canadian Hockey League rights are owned by the Calgary Hitmen of the Western Hockey League.

FAVORITES

NHL team: Detroit Red Wings and Washington Capitals
NHL player: Pavel Datsyuk and Alexander Ovechkin
Shootout move: “Forehand, backhand shot”
Movie: Fast and Furious
TV show: Situation Comedies
Video game: NHL and FIFA
Book: Shakespeare
Pump-up song: “Tonight by Jay Sean and anything by Linkin Park or Green Day”
Home-cooked meal: Anything healthy made by my mother
Place to visit: Egypt and New York