Petr Mrazek is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League. He was selected in the fifth round, 141st overall, by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, with whom he spent the first portion of his NHL career.
Petr Mrazek: Injury| Return| Family| Contract| Timetable
Injury:
Mrazek was injured during a collision with Hurricanes forward Max McCormick 2:47 into the first period of a 4-1 win against the Dallas Stars at PNC Arena on Saturday.
James Reimer made 10 saves in relief. Mrazek was 2-1-0 in four games this season. He leads the NHL in goals-against average (0.99), save percentage
Return:
Mrazek (lower body) is not dressed for Tuesday’s matchup with the Stars, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes‘ official site reports.
Mrazek will sit out his fourth straight game due to the injury. In his stead, Alex Nedeljkovic and James Reimer continue to tend the twine.
Family:
He grew up in Ostrava, the third-largest city in the Czech Republic, and played in the Czech Extraliga before joining the OHL.
| Born | 14 February 1992 Ostrava, Czechoslovakia |
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| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Catches | Left | ||
Associated With
He was drafted the same year as future Red Wings teammate Riley Sheahan.
Contract:
Petr Mrazek signed a 3 year / $11,400,000 contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, including $11,400,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $3,800,000. In 2021-22, Mrazek will earn, while carrying a cap hit of $3,800,000.
| Contract: | 3 yr(s) / $11,400,000 |
| Signing Bonus | – |
| Average Salary | $3,800,000 |
| Free Agent: | 2024 / UFA |
Timetable:
- Petr Mrazek
- Born: February 14, 1992
- Birthplace: Ostrava, CZE
- Catches: Left
- Draft: 2010 DET, 5th rd, 21st pk (141st overall)
Mrazek will be able to test the free agent market on July 28, but according to Pierre LeBurn there have been talks with the Hurricanes.
He is reporting that Carolina is also talking to Jonathan Bernier, who is a pending UFA as well, after the netminder was acquired from Detroit on Thursday.
