Filip Hronek is a Czech professional ice hockey defenceman for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Hronek previously played in the NHL for the Detroit Red Wings. He was drafted 53rd overall by the Red Wings in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.
Hronek with the Grand Rapids Griffins in 2017
The 2016 NHL Entry Draft was the 54th NHL Entry Draft. The draft was held on June 24–25, 2016, at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. The first three selections were Auston Matthews going to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Patrik Laine going to the Winnipeg Jets, and Pierre-Luc Dubois going to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Patrik Laine was selected 2nd overall by the Winnipeg Jets.
Jesse Puljujarvi was selected fourth overall by the Edmonton Oilers.
Mikhail Sergachev was selected ninth overall by the Montreal Canadiens.
Alex DeBrincat was selected 39th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks.