An incredibly fast forward who has a creative mind and reads the game well. Has a fast wrist shot. Erat isn't very strong without the puck and his defending could use some improvement.
(Matias Strozyk)
Career transactions
- 2001-01-11 • Traded to the Red Deer Rebels with Darcy Robinson and Cam Ondrik for Michael Garnett, Justin Wallin, Martin Vymazal and future considerations
- 2005-09-05 • Signed to a lockout contract by HC Zlin
- 2013-04-03 • Traded to the Washington Capitals with Michael Latta for Filip Forsberg
- 2014-03-04 • Traded to the Phoenix Coyotes with John Mitchell for Rostislav Klesla, Chris Brown and 2015 4th round pick (previously acquired, later traded to Carolina - Callum Booth)
- 2015-09-17 • Signed as a free agent by the Avangard Omsk
- 2016-05-20 • Signed as a free agent by the HC Kometa Brno
- 2017-06-18 • Signed to a 1-year contract extension by the HC Kometa Brno
Other memorable dates
- 2001-10-30 • Scored his first NHL goal (vs. Minnesota Wild vs. Dwayne Roloson)
- 2001-10-05 • Made his NHL debut (vs. Dallas Stars)