Jakub Vrána is a Czech professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing with the Springfield Thunderbirds in the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the St. Louis Blues in the National Hockey League (NHL). Vrána was selected by the Washington Capitals in the first round, 13th overall, of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Vrána won the Stanley Cup as a member of the Capitals in 2018.
Vrána with the Washington Capitals in 2019
Vrána with the Hershey Bears in 2015
The 2014 NHL Entry Draft was the 52nd NHL Entry Draft. The draft was held on June 27–28, 2014, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The top three selections were Aaron Ekblad, Sam Reinhart and Leon Draisaitl, going to the Florida Panthers, Buffalo Sabres and Edmonton Oilers, respectively. This draft featured the first selection of a player from Oceania with Australian Nathan Walker, being selected by the Washington Capitals in the third-round.
Aaron Ekblad was selected first overall by the Florida Panthers
Sam Reinhart was selected second overall by the Buffalo Sabres.
Leon Draisaitl selected third overall by the Edmonton Oilers.
Nikolaj Ehlers was selected ninth overall by the Winnipeg Jets.