Getting To Know: Jakub Lauko

The Boston Bruins selected forward Jakub Lauko with the 77th pick (third round) on Saturday afternoon at the 2018 NHL Entry Draft in Dallas.
"I'm really excited. I'm really happy," said Lauko, who attended the Draft. "It's hard to describe the feelings. It's one of the best days of my life to be drafted by this good organization, this great organization, and I really appreciate it. I'm so thankful to the organization that draft me."

The Czech native was excited about his fellow countrymen in the Bruins organization.
"It's really nice that there are the Czech guys," said Lauko. "Even the younger guys. I know [Bruins 2017 7th round pick] Daniel Bukac a lot. We played when we were young, when we were eight years old, so it's nice to meet him in Boston. It's pretty nice, and we have the agent with David Pastrnak."
Lauko believes his speed will prove valuable for the organization.
"My speed my biggest strength," said Lauko. "I think I'm one of the fastest players in this draft. I want to use my speed to help Boston."

Jakub Lauko: 3rd Round, 77th Overall

Last team: Chomutov (Czech Republic)
Position: Center
Height: 6 feet
Weight: 179 pounds
Shoots: Left
Birthday: March 28, 2000 (18 years old)
Hometown: Praha, Czech Republic
Central Scouting: 20th-ranked European skater
Miscellaneous: Lauko spent the past two seasons with Pirati Chomutov in the Czech Extraliga. In 2017-18, he recorded three goals and six assists for nine points in 42 games. He added one goal and two assists for three points in six playoff games. The forward played in 28 games in 2016-17, notching two goals. The Prague, Czech Republic native registered 26 goals and 35 assists for 61 points with a plus-28 rating in 24 games for Pirati Under-16 and produced eight goals and 14 assists for 22 points with a plus-seven rating in 29 games with the Under-18 team during the 2015-16 season.
In 11 games with the Czech Republic Under-18 team in 2017-18, Lauko produced six goals and one assist for seven points. He totaled three goals and three assists for six points in seven games in the 2018 Under-18 World Junior Championship and added one goal in six games during the 2018 World Junior Championship. In 2016-17, he tallied seven goals and 11 assists for 18 points in 20 games with the Under-17 team. With the Under-16 team in 2015-16, Lauko produced four goals and four assists for eight points in 14 games.