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Prust Likely Hitting The UFA Market
by Paul on 06/20/12 at 08:06 AM ET
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From Larry Brooks of the NY Post,
Though Brandon Prust’s first choice is to re-up with the Rangers, and the Blueshirts have keen mutual interest in retaining the impending free agent, it appears there is enough of a gap in the contract negotiations between the parties to make it increasingly likely that the winger will at least test the open market when free agency opens July 1.
Prust, cited repeatedly by coach John Tortorella as an invaluable member of the club’s core leadership group for his willingness to step up, fight and put his body on the line for his teammates in addition to his value on the penalty-kill unit, changed agents at the conclusion of the playoffs, moving to Ritch Winter from Newport Sports.
Though sources stressed that lines of communication remain open and that it is conceivable that Prust could re-sign before July 1, it is believed the difference between the parties is significant — upward of $1 million over the life of a three-year contract.
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Exactly, Vladimir. Would rather have them grab a guy like Prust than resign Abdelkader.
Posted by DrewBehr from The Mitten on 06/20/12 at 12:11 PM ET
Sorry guys, you can’t have him. No way the Rangers are going to let him go.
Posted by Michelle from Arkansas on 06/21/12 at 11:18 AM ET
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The Wings should look long and hard at this guy if he becomes available. He’s something they’ve been missing for a while.
Posted by Vladimir16 from Grand River Valley on 06/20/12 at 10:36 AM ET