Brandon Prust

[Whitesnake]

Exactly. The people complaining about Prust are the same ones who would complain about us lacking toughness and a good fighter who doesn't get his lunch fed to him every fight. Prust is very well respected in the room as well.

But then, this will be true the day he could be healthy....and he will drop again next year. The guy is full heart and has given his all but that's it...he has given it....Don't think there's a lot in the tank left.

 

[Suzuki x 14]

12 games played
0 goals
1 assist
5 shots
15 hits
6 blocked shots
-6


i like Brandon Prust, A Lot, but for the role he plays on this team, 15 hits in 12 games??

 

[habtastic]

I think he's been good on the PK and for getting/keeping the puck deep on line changes. Not as many hits mostly due to the structure we're using. He's not fast enough to hit guys by chasing them (my reasoning for why Chucky has been beastly in that category), and he's been doing a lot of "catchup" forechecking.

He definitely needs to chip in more though, otherwise we are better off having Sekac or Bournival instead.

 

[Apoplectic Habs Fan]

It's painful watching him play because the want is there I think, his body is just broken now.

 

[Natey]

Worst player on the team

 

[Habs8517]

He is done, body is too wreaked. The only thing he can do now is to fight.

 

[Mynameismark*]

Worst player on the team

Nope. He does what he's paid to do.

Guys like DD who dont play nearly good enough as first liners and floaters with no heart like Rene are worse.

I'll take a Prust over Bourque any day on my team.

 

[Slugger]

As I said in another thread; Prust has been bringing it offensively the last few games, creating a lot of chances. He's doing something positive, but I understand that we want a 4th liner to be a 4th liner.

 

[MasterD]

Prust was very good at his job his first year here... but now... painful to watch. At least he really tries, I'll give him that.

A for effort, that'S already better than Moen... but at this rate they both are pretty bad so far.

 

[Price My Man Crush]

We're going to trade him next year at the deadline. Book it.

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

Real shame because when he first arrived, he was a good third liner, never mind a fourth liner. But injuries have just wrecked his career.

 

[Danadiens]

Real shame because when he first arrived, he was a good third liner, never mind a fourth liner. But injuries have just wrecked his career.

Yep he was a beast with the Gallys

 

[Kimota]

It's painful watching him play because the want is there I think, his body is just broken now.

You can just see he doesn't want to hit cause he's afraid of getting injured. I don't know why Therrien let him play, though. Give Bournival the chance since he can hit.

 

[Natey]

Nope. He does what he's paid to do.

Guys like DD who dont play nearly good enough as first liners and floaters with no heart like Rene are worse.

I'll take a Prust over Bourque any day on my team.

Mentioning Desharnais in this conversation proves how much of a joke that opinion is. See ya around, fella.

 

[WeThreeKings]

I dream of a scenario where he is not playing.

 

[Le Tricolore]

Give him and Moen/Bourque a few games off while Sekac and Bournival play.

 

[otto bond]

The first year here, well what a needed player. After those shoulders wen down, so did his play.
My biggest pet peeve with Prust would be his defensive play.

 

[kassian]

He is done, body is too wreaked. The only thing he can do now is to fight.

With his shoulders, even that won't last long.

There's nothing to be ashamed about, though. Hockey is a sport that can take a toll on people. Especially rugged players like him.

 

[Gros Bonhomme]

Just saw on facebook that today is Prust's birthday so happy birthday to Brandon. With that being said, I then realized that his contract will come to an end next season and we never really talked about his future or lack there-of with the Habs.

What should we do with him after next year? Extend him for 2 years perhaps? Let him go? He was a big part of the culture change that MT and MB brought here 3 years ago but I was curious to see where should we go from there.

 

[Le Barron de HF]

I'd re-sign him two years @ 1.75M if he wants to stay. He's not the player he was in his first season here but he's still a big part of the culture in the locker room and is still an above average 4th liner.

 

[HabsFan76]

Prust is slowly losing his effectiveness, though it is somewhat expected given the type of game he plays. He`s been a soldier for the Habs but it would be wise to move on once his contract expires.

 

[jaffy27]

I'd re-sign him two years @ 1.75M if he wants to stay. He's not the player he was in his first season here but he's still a big part of the culture in the locker room and is still an above average 4th liner.

That seems pretty fair, maybe 3yrs, he's gonna retire a HAB I'm sure of it.

 

[MaxChart]

I would let him walk if he wants more than 1.5M per and more than 3 years.

 

[AntonCH]

for the right dollars and term - any time
you still need someone who can throw them just not as often
heart and soul grit guys like this you want around at the right price

 

[Blind Gardien]

I don't know that he has fallen off to the point of an open market paycut? I mean, he *has* dropped off significantly... just not sure that's the public perception from those who don't watch him every day? I'd take him back at a relatively significant paycut too, but I think his reputation is such that he doesn't have to take that little diss just yet? $1.5M sounds about right to me.

But I guess we'll see what next season brings. If he has a little more puck luck in a contract year, and doesn't get hurt again, I think he could be more attractive on the open market than he is to us. Or, he could fall further, and then we'd be looking at a guy desperate enough to take that big paycut to stay here, maybe. Lots of time, anyway.