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Ondřej Kaše

Ondřej Kaše

Czech ice hockey player (born 1995)

Ondřej Kaše (born 8 November 1995) is a Czech professional ice hockey forward who currently is signed with HC Litvínov of the Czech Extraliga (ELH).

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He most recently played for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, and Anaheim Ducks. Kase was selected by the Ducks in the seventh round, 205th overall during the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Czech Republic

Kaše made his Czech Extraliga debut playing with Piráti Chomutov debut during the 2013–14 Czech Extraliga season.[1] Kaše recorded seven points in 37 games for Chomutov, while also appearing in five games with SK Kadan. At the conclusion of the season, Kaše was selected in the seventh round, 205th overall during the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Kaše increased his scoring totals the following season, scoring seven goals and 21 points in 37 games.

Anaheim Ducks

On 14 May 2015, Kaše was signed to a three-year entry-level contract with the Ducks.[2] Kaše spent the entirety of the 2015–16 season with the Ducks' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the San Diego Gulls. In 25 games with the club, Kaše scored eight goals and 14 points. He also contributed one goal and four points in nine postseason games.

On 4 November 2016, Kaše recorded his first career NHL point, assisting on a goal by Antoine Vermette during a 5–1 win over the Arizona Coyotes.[3] One month later on 1 December, Kaše scored his first career goal against Ryan Miller of the Vancouver Canucks in a 3–1 win.[4] Kaše finished his rookie season with five goals and 15 points in 53 games. The following season, Kaše upped his totals by scoring 20 goals and 38 points in 66 games.

On 15 August 2018, the Ducks re-signed Kaše to a three-year, $7.8 million contract extension worth $2.6 million annually.[5] He played in 30 games for the Ducks, recording 20 points, before requiring season-ending surgery after an injury in a game against the Minnesota Wild.[6]

Boston Bruins

On 21 February 2020, Kaše was traded to the Boston Bruins in exchange for David Backes, Axel Andersson and a 2020 first-round pick.[7] Plagued by injury in his tenure with the Bruins, Kaše was limited to just 3 games in the pandemic shortened 2020–21 season due to lingering concussion symptoms. As a restricted free agent, Kaše was not tendered a qualifying offer by the Bruins, releasing him to free agency.

Toronto Maple Leafs

On 30 July 2021, Kaše was signed to a one-year, $1.25 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs.[8] On 25 April 2022, Kaše was chosen as the Maple Leafs' nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for his dedication and perseverance to the sport after a series of serious head injuries.[9] As a restricted free agent, Kaše was not tendered a qualifying offer by the Leafs, releasing him to free agency.

Carolina Hurricanes

On 13 July 2022, Kaše was signed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Carolina Hurricanes.[10] Kaše made his debut with the Hurricanes on the opening night of the 2022–23 season against the Columbus Blue Jackets, on 12 October 2022, however after taking another hit he was unable to play and was placed on the long-term injured list for the remainder of the season due to persistent concussion related issues.[11][12]

HC Litvínov

As a free agent at the conclusion of his contract with the Hurricanes and having regained his health, Kaše opted to pause his NHL career by returning the Czech Republic and joining his brother David, by signing a contract with HC Litvínov of the ELH on 16 July 2023.[13]

Personal

Kaše's younger brother, David, plays alongside him for HC Litvinov and was selected in the fifth round, 128th overall, by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

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International

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References

  1. [1]
    "KLH Chomutov 2013–14 player statistics". eliteprospects.com. 1 April 2014. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
  2. [2]
    "Ducks sign Kase to three-year entry level deal". Anaheim Ducks. 14 May 2015. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
  3. [3]
    "Rakell, Ducks dump Coyotes". Phoenix Herald. Anaheim, California. 5 November 2016. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
  4. [4]
    "Ondrej Kase scores first NHL goal in win". Rotoworld.com. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  5. [5]
    "Ducks sign Kase to three-year contract". Anaheim Ducks. 15 August 2018. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
  6. [6]
    "Kase will have shoulder surgery, miss rest of season for Ducks". NHL.com. 24 January 2019. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  7. [7]
    "Kase traded to Bruins by Ducks for Backes, prospect, first-round pick". National Hockey League. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  8. [8]
    "Maple Leafs sign Ondrej Kase". Toronto Maple Leafs. 30 July 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  9. [9]
    "Masterton Trophy nominations announced". nhl.com. 25 April 2022.
  10. [10]
    Douglas, Kayla (13 July 2022). "Hurricanes add Kase on 1-year deal". theScore.com. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
  11. [11]
    "Kase signs deal to play in Czechia". Carolina Hurricanes. 16 July 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  12. [12]
    "Hurricanes Kase may be done with NHL". cardiaccane.com. 9 February 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  13. [13]
    "A big name for Litvinov. Ondrej Kase is coming from NHL!" (in Czech). HC Litvínov. 16 July 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
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