Josef Hrabal - Confirmed

[SteelerBlade]

Steelers confirm the return of Challenge Cup winning defenceman Josef Hrabal.

https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/1 ... sef-hrabal

The 35 year old Czech re-joins after a spell in Austria with Villacher SV of the ICEHL. is vastly experienced. He iced 21 Steelers games scoring 11 points.

He’s iced 564 Czech Extraliga games for sides such as HC Vsetín, HC Ocelaří Třinec & HC Dynamo Pardubice.

He has experience in the KHL with Severstal Cherepovets & Sibir Novosibirsk amounting to 84 games.

The SHL, Finnish Liiga, AHL, ECHL & ICEHL also appear on his CV.

He’s also a former Czech international.

[Jayboy]

This is no slight on the fella, but I really can't remember him, which could mean he did all the little things right and just went unnoticed and did his job well or the complete opposite and was so dull he was instantly forgettable, ive no idea which but I was hoping for a bigger guy with a bit of presence, I of course will stand correction if someone can fill in my blanks lol

[raetiamann]

I liked the guy, just got on with his work, quiet professionalism. Was hoping for Tron as well though.

[SteelerBlade]

Very experienced and was great on the boards, skates well, not afraid of body contact to keep the puck out of our net.

Been playing with Villacher SV recently of the ICEHL which is a higher standard than EIHL, so it’s match fit.

Could probably do with the cash too he got fined 500euro for a check to the head the other week lol.

[SteelerBlade]

I liked the guy, just got on with his work, quiet professionalism. Was hoping for Tron as well though.

Unfortunately there’s International Transfer Card issues with Trončinský as his current club plays both in the Erste Liga Playoffs (Hungary/Romania league, been knocked out) but then also in the Romanian National Playoffs which are ongoing past the deadline.

Sounds like he wanted to come back though so fingers crossed for 21/22. I agree always an excellent add, probably the best all-round D man in the league.

[Doom]

I loved Tron and would be delighted to get him back, but I thought Hrabal was at least his equal.

Delighted by this signing.

Regards

Doom

[Jayboy]

I loved Tron and would be delighted to get him back, but I thought Hrabal was at least his equal.

Delighted by this signing.

Regards

Doom

I am getting memory fade in my old age, I can't remember any of that.. I am not arguing, its just my Radar recovery system can not bring back the info lol

[Doom]

I loved Tron and would be delighted to get him back, but I thought Hrabal was at least his equal.

Delighted by this signing.

Regards

Doom

I am getting memory fade in my old age, I can't remember any of that.. I am not arguing, its just my Radar recovery system can not bring back the info lol

If you don't remember a defenceman it's usually considered a good sign, because they've not been making any obvious cock-ups.

Just looking at his stats for last season and he was +17 from 19 games. Top of the +/- stats was Eberle with +30 from 49. I think it's fair to say had Hrabal played more games he would have been comfortably top.

Regards

Doom

[Jayboy]

I loved Tron and would be delighted to get him back, but I thought Hrabal was at least his equal.

Delighted by this signing.

Regards

Doom

I am getting memory fade in my old age, I can't remember any of that.. I am not arguing, its just my Radar recovery system can not bring back the info lol

If you don't remember a defenceman it's usually considered a good sign, because they've not been making any obvious cock-ups.

Just looking at his stats for last season and he was +17 from 19 games. Top of the +/- stats was Eberle with +30 from 49. I think it's fair to say had Hrabal played more games he would have been comfortably top.

Regards

Doom

I really can't remember him, which could mean he did all the little things right and just went unnoticed and did his job well

Yeah I said as much Above.. I suspected that was the reason, I can certainly name our recent duffers without to much bother lol