Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted April 4, 2011 According to The Left Wing Lock, 2010 draft pick Petr Mrazek has signed an ATO with the Griffins in the hope that he can see some time between the pipes in Grand Rapids and get some experience while they're still playing (note that ATO games like this don't count towards the limited number of pro games a player can play before they are no longer waiver exempt). I wouldn't read too much into this other than the fact that the Wings like this kid and want to get him some pro experience. The best Wings draft picks have done the ATO thing with the Griffs quite a bit in recent years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted April 4, 2011 The future Red Wing goalie getting an early start. He'll more than likely stay in the CHL next year, but this is great for him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted April 4, 2011 The future Red Wing goalie getting an early start. He'll more than likely stay in the CHL next year, but this is great for him! Agreed. He'd really have to turn some heads to make an early jump to the AHL. Tommy McC probably scared them off that route. 1 Aussie_Wing reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 I like this kid. I've watched him play and I think he has a bright future with the Wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 Don't see any problems with this, seems like a pretty good thing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mabuhay Red Wings 177 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 Mrazek... Rhymes with Hasek. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 They've only got a couple of games left, so if he's going to join them it had better be soon. I'd be pretty surprised if he was in net on Friday, since it's their last home game of the year - but I'm all for getting new kids some experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted April 6, 2011 Worth a bump. Pretty excited about this kid. Link: http://redwingscentral.com/stories/2011_04/06_RWCReport.php HIGH PRAISE FOR MRAZEK: Legendary Ottawa 67's general manager Brian Kilrea absolutely heaped praise on Petr Mrazek in an Ottawa Citizen article this week, calling him "as good as" any goaltender in franchise history. "He amazes me sometimes with his quickness," Kilrea said. "He makes the impossible seem so easy. He never gives up on a play. He will forever make that big save. I can remember maybe a bad goal or two. But I can't remember a bad game." Mrazek, who signed an amateur tryout with the Griffins after the 67's were eliminated from the Ontario Hockey League playoffs last week, started 52 games this season and had a 2.84 goals-against average and a .920 save percentage. He is expected to play another year of junior before turning pro. "We don't win some of the games we won this year without the best goalie in the league," Kilrea said in the Ottawa Citizen article. "You can crunch all the numbers of any player in the league and no one has been more valuable to his team than Petr. Detroit (Red Wings) made an unbelievable pick." 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted April 6, 2011 Don't forget, this kid was suppose to be the starting goalie in the WJHC, but since bitterness got in the way, he wasn't allowed to play. This kid is the real deal. My favorite thing about him is he actually has rebound control lol. 1 Majsheppard reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drumnj 459 Report post Posted April 6, 2011 Griffins play tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted April 6, 2011 Are they officially eliminated yet? Worth a bump. Pretty excited about this kid. I, by no means wish to be perceived as a buzzkill. Yet I think it would be wise to note that excitement was high for both Larsson and McCollum. I always love hearing how the next best thing is property of the Wings, but it is in no way a certain thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted April 6, 2011 Are they officially eliminated yet? Yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted April 6, 2011 He's with the team now according to their front page: http://griffinshockey.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=1869 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted April 6, 2011 Are they officially eliminated yet? I, by no means wish to be perceived as a buzzkill. Yet I think it would be wise to note that excitement was high for both Larsson and McCollum. I always love hearing how the next best thing is property of the Wings, but it is in no way a certain thing. I understand but have you seen him play? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted April 6, 2011 Are they officially eliminated yet? I, by no means wish to be perceived as a buzzkill. Yet I think it would be wise to note that excitement was high for both Larsson and McCollum. I always love hearing how the next best thing is property of the Wings, but it is in no way a certain thing. I’m also excited about this year’s playoffs. Have I bet my mortgage on the Wings winning? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted April 7, 2011 I understand but have you seen him play? Yeah, he really plays hard and controls the puck and the game. I know he can own the juniors. I thought Larsson was going to be better than Howard though, and McCollum was going to be a bluechip. Neither came true, so I am just waiting until he has a few seasons under his belt in GR before I decide. I am excited to see him play, but not if he is going to ruin his confidence. The guy could be a starter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted April 7, 2011 I am excited for this kid, but Majsheppard has a point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Osgood=WIN! 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2011 Saw him play a game here(Sudbury) during the first round of the OHL playoffs in which the Wolves swept him and the 67's. Can't say he looked all that great that game, and heard he was nothing spectacular all series. Did'nt know he was a highly touted prospect in the Wings system. lol Guy musta been off his game a tad eh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted April 7, 2011 Saw him play a game here(Sudbury) during the first round of the OHL playoffs in which the Wolves swept him and the 67's. Can't say he looked all that great that game, and heard he was nothing spectacular all series. Did'nt know he was a highly touted prospect in the Wings system. lol Guy musta been off his game a tad eh? You must have seen his bad game, a poster on HF said he saw all the games and in the others Mrazek was nothing short of spectacular. I would paste his entire post on here but that thread got deleted yesterday. Its true that goalies are the most unpredictable players to project potential for, but Mrazek is supposed to be one of the most competitive goalies in the CHL, and he has awesome athleticism. His competitiveness alone makes me feel that much better about him. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted April 7, 2011 Saw him play a game here(Sudbury) during the first round of the OHL playoffs in which the Wolves swept him and the 67's. Can't say he looked all that great that game, and heard he was nothing spectacular all series. Did'nt know he was a highly touted prospect in the Wings system. lol Guy musta been off his game a tad eh? Not to discredit your evaluation of players but: Again, don't worry about Mrazek's stats. He was great, besides a few goals in the first game. He was phenomenal. Game 2 was one of the greatest performances I have ever seen. One of the games people say if it wasnt for him it would have been 8-3.... BS would have been 15 to 3. Fans booed when he was only second star. got a standing O. 1 cjm502 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted April 7, 2011 Thank you Konnan, thats what I was looking for. I didnt realize the thread was down in the non sticky section. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Osgood=WIN! 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2011 Hmmm. Guess what I had heard about his performances in the other 3 games was bull. Hopefully he turns out well for the Wings in the future, especially with how shaky things are in goal at this point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted April 8, 2011 Mrazek... Rhymes with Hasek. Kopecky rhymes with Gretzky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted April 8, 2011 Yeah, he really plays hard and controls the puck and the game. I know he can own the juniors. I thought Larsson was going to be better than Howard though, and McCollum was going to be a bluechip. Neither came true, so I am just waiting until he has a few seasons under his belt in GR before I decide. I am excited to see him play, but not if he is going to ruin his confidence. The guy could be a starter. Howard hasn't proven anything, and Larsson is a very good prospect. Larsson turns UFA in two years, so we may well see him come back over and play in the NHL. Howard has had one good season and one mediocre season, and is two years older than Larsson. So calling the Howard v. Larsson comparison over is a bit premature. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted April 9, 2011 Starting to get off topic here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
