Filip Chytil

Filip Chytil

24-Year-Old CenterC
New York Rangers
IR-LT
Injury Head
Est. Return 4/20/2024
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Chytil took a major step forward in 2022-23, holding his own as a third-line center while racking up 22 goals, 23 assists, 177 shots on goal and a plus-15 rating over 74 games. The 23-year-old suffered an upper-body injury during the IIHF World Championship, but he's expected to be fine for training camp, where he's likely to play in a middle-six role again. He doesn't add much physicality, and the Rangers' strong top six prevents him from getting much power-play usage, but Chytil could have some appeal as a depth pick in some fantasy formats. His shooting percentage will likely dip from the 12.4 percent mark last year, but a 20-goal, 45-point campaign isn't an unreasonable expectation for 2023-24. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a four-year, $17.75 million contract extension with the Rangers in March of 2023.
Medically cleared
CNew York Rangers
Head
April 12, 2024
Chytil (head) skated with the team Friday after being medically cleared, though he remains without a clear recovery timeline, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.
ANALYSIS
At this point, Chytil probably shouldn't be expected to return during the Rangers' last two regular-season contests, but he could be an option in the playoffs. The center has been out of action since Nov. 2 versus the Hurricanes, a stretch of 70 games on injured reserve. If Chytil does get into the lineup, it will likely be in a third-line role.
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2023–24 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    15:56
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    1:34
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:04
 
Ice Time
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2021–22
13:11
1:04
0:01
2022–23
14:41
1:21
0:02
2023–24
15:56
1:34
0:04
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Could return during postseason
CNew York Rangers
April 12, 2024
Chytil, who has been out long term with a head injury, may be an option during the playoffs, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports Friday.
ANALYSIS
Chytil failed to score a goal in his 10 games this season, though he did chip in with six helpers during that stretch. If the 24-year-old center does get back in the lineup, it will likely be in a third-line role. In the meantime, Chytil will likely continue to skate with the team as he works his way back up to full fitness.
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Chytil will be entering his fifth full NHL season and already has more than 250 games under his belt despite the fact he'll turn just 23 years old right before training camp begins. He spent virtually all of last season centering New York's third line, posting eight goals and 22 points in 67 games, his exact totals from 42 games a year prior. Chytil was much better in the playoffs, managing seven goals and nine points in 20 games. The Rangers have dabbled with Chytil playing the wing, but that's not the preferred outcome for the team. Chytil has very little redraft value, but he should still be rostered in all dynasty formats. There's still upside here.
Chytil started the 2020-21 season off hot, posting a pair of goals and a helper through his first five games, but an accidental collision in a game in Pittsburgh in late January cost him 14 games and over a month's worth of action. Chytil has never posted more than 14 goals or 23 points in any one season, but he's considerably more talented than those numbers would suggest. The Rangers are looking to upgrade at the center position and it's not out of the realm of possibility Chytil could be included in those trade discussions. A move would probably be a best-case scenario for his fantasy value, as Chytil is locked into a third-line role in New York.
Chytil has scored 23 points in each of his first two seasons, but he needed just 60 games to reach that mark last year and raised his goal total from 11 to 14. Having just turned 21 in September, the Czech center will likely open the season on the third line but could earn a promotion to the second line with a hot start. If he remains separated from New York's top wingers and sees limited power-play time like last season, Chytil's output will likely remain pedestrian, but a strong start could snowball into a larger role and lead to a breakout season for the 2017 first-round pick.
Chytil doesn't turn 20 until September, but he already has 84 games of NHL experience under his belt, including a 23-point campaign over 75 appearances last season. The Rangers have high hopes for the 2017 first-rounder, who has good size at 6-foot-2 and 208 pounds while occasionally flashing elite skill. Chytil has a high ceiling, but his production this season will come down to the pace of his development. While there's a chance he settles into a top six role and doesn't look back, Chytil might be another year away from contributing at that level.
He was taken 14 picks later than teammate Lias Andersson in the 2017 draft at 21st overall, but Chytil probably has the greater fantasy upside between the two young Blueshirts. The Czech center produced 31 points in 46 games at AHL Hartford as an 18-year-old to go with three points in nine NHL contests, and he'll have his eyes set on a top-six role with the big club heading into his second year in North America. You can expect some growing pains given his age, but Chytil could start posting lofty point totals as soon as this season.
The second of the Rangers' two first-round picks in the 2017 draft, Chytil played pro hockey in his native Czech Republic last year, netting a meager eight points in 38 games for Zlin. He won't be 18 until September, so Chytil is quite unlikely to spend time with the Rangers this season; instead, he'll either stay in the Czech league or come over to the AHL to continue his development. Monitor his progress in dynasty formats.
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Done for the year
CNew York Rangers
Upper Body
January 28, 2024
Chytil (upper body) will not return during the 2023-24 campaign.
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Suffers setback in recovery
CNew York Rangers
Upper Body
January 26, 2024
Chytil has suffered a setback in his recovery from an upper-body injury, Dan Rosen of NHL.com. Chytil is being regularly evaluated, and there is no current timetable for his return.
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Injured at practice Friday
CNew York Rangers
Upper Body
January 26, 2024
Chytil (upper body) was hurt during Friday's optional skate and needed to be helped off the ice, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.
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Practicing in non-contact jersey
CNew York Rangers
Upper Body
January 25, 2024
Chytil (upper body) returned to practice Thursday, albeit in a non-contact jersey, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.
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Coming back to New York
CNew York Rangers
Upper Body
January 22, 2024
Chyti (upper body) is on his way back to New York, according to Emily Kaplan of ESPN, after spending some time in Czechia.
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