Prospect Info: 2023 Draft #38: G Michael Hrabal

[TheLegend]

Michael Hrabal - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Michael Hrabal, 2005-01-20 Praha, CZE Czechia. Most recently in the NCAA with Univ. of Massachusetts. Complete player biography and stats.

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[MIGs Dog]

Only 6'7"

 

[Mosby]

Very impressive. I like Gajan but this guy erase the size (weight) concerns.

 

[RABBIT]

Love this. Best rated goalie in the draft

 

[JasonDemersWasOkay]

Certainly passes Korhonen as the top goalie prospect in the system

 

[Freddy Sjostrom]

 

[Vinny Boombatz]

Pekka Rinne 2.0 hopefully

 

[TheLegend]

 

[LastWordArmy]

Goalies are often an enigma when it comes to their development. It’s rarely linear or easy to guess what happens next on their path. Some try and look at their positioning and poise as an indicator of their potential. Others will look at size and movement to find the right fit. At the 2023 NHL Draft, there are a few very different options for teams looking for a netminder. The biggest of the bunch is Michael Hrabal.

The 6-foot-6 Czech goalie has spent the season with a struggling Omaha Lancers squad. The team ended up in third to last place and despite this Hrabal posted a .908 save percentage in 31 games. It was a valiant effort from the netminder in his first season in North America. Internationally the stats are far better, and he has drawn a lot of positive attention to himself throughout the season. This comes from both his size but also the abilities he showcased, which makes for a rare and interesting mix.

2023 NHL Draft #48: Michael Hrabal Scouting Report

At the 2023 NHL draft, there are a few very different options for teams looking for a netminder. The biggest is Michael Hrabal at 6-foot-6.

lastwordonsports.com

 

[Jormungandr]

Love this. Absolutely love this. Finally have a top notch goalie prospect in the system. Now I can shut up about it. Lol

 

[TheLegend]

 

[Grimes]

we needed a top end goalie prospect in the pool. Can we please packed up our 3rds to get back into the 2nd though.

 

[MayDayMayDay]

There's our big goalie. I dig it.

 

[LuckyNumber11]

Fun to note that Martin Hanzal, Keith Ballard, annd Alex Goligoski also played with the Omaha Lancers.

 

[TheLegend]

 

[Chootoi]

The easy comparison to make would be Ben Bishop due to the size. But I think he is more athletic than Bishop was, even during his prime. Maybe not like Vasilevsky, but I do see Pekka Rinne like qualities in his game which would obviously be the homerun scenario. I also like that he is already in north america playing NCAA next season. That could help accelerate his development.

 

[hbk]

Redline had him as top G and at 19ov on their list.

 

[The Feckless Puck]

Huge departure from previous years, when we threw goalies in as an afterthought or picked them because they were on Team Canada and no other reason.

 

[Matias Maccete]

Huh, don't love a goalie this early but we'll see. With that frame and athleticism he's interesting

 

[TheLegend]

 

[Prestigeworldwide]

Kid is massive. Can't go wrong with the top rated goalie in a good goalie group.

 

[Mosby]

This is the highest BA has ever picked a goalie.

 

[XX]

I was asking for this and got my guy. Finally a stud goalie prospect in the system.

 

[rt]

He goes by “Big Mike” and seems like a sweet kid.

 

[rt]

Great article:

Michael Hrabal's journey is what made him one of the top goaltenders in the draft

A window into what makes goaltender Michael Hrabal such a prime NHL prospect, from his makeup to his coachability to his competitiveness.

theathletic.com

Scary part for us: