Patrik Vida

Player Overview Patrik Vida is a 19-year-old Slovak forward playing for HK Ruzinov 99 Bratislava U20 who has emerged as one of the more productive offensive players in the Slovakia U20 circuit heading into the 2026 draft cycle.

Current Production Over his last 10 games, Vida has posted 9 goals and 7 assists for 16 points with a plus-8 rating, a pace that reflects both a finishing instinct and a willingness to distribute — his goal total slightly outpacing his assist total suggests he is more of a scorer than a pure playmaker at this stage.

Key Attributes The plus-8 differential over a 10-game sample in U20 play indicates Vida is contributing in all situations rather than producing in a sheltered role, which speaks to a degree of defensive awareness or at least positional responsibility that complements his offense. His goal-scoring rate — nearly a goal per game — points to an ability to get to high-danger areas and convert, suggesting effective movement without the puck and a functional shot. The balance between goals and assists indicates he can play within a system while still generating individual offense.

2026 Draft Outlook Vida projects as a mid-to-late round candidate, likely in the range of rounds four through six, with his primary development need being exposure to a higher competition level — sustained production against stronger opposition will be the key factor scouts track before draft weekend in June.