New Habs GM Marc Bergevin made a bold move this weekend with the free agent signings of Brandon Prust, Colby Armstrong, and Francis Bouillon. The Prust signing has given the Habs another gritty forward, one who can skate very well, kill penalties, and fight if need be. Prust brings a lot of intensity and attitude to his game, something the Canadians have lacked in recent years. As a Rangers fan, I am dissapointed to see him go... he hadn't missed a game in two years with the blueshirts, and had developed very good chemistry with buddy and linemate Brian Boyle, especially while killing penalties. Prust brings a lot of passion to his game, and I think it will not take long for him to become a fan favorite. Even though he is not the biggest guy, Prust will not back down from anyone and he will protect smaller teammates. Another key factor is that Prust has gotten used to winning, and Im sure he will like to continue this for his new team. I'm sure the Habs will "play bigger" due to his addition. The price was steep for a guy who only scored 5 goals this past season, but as I said earlier; it will not take Habs fans long to realize this was an excellent acquisition.
I hope Glen Sather made a reasonable offer, because this is definitely a loss for them. They will miss his intensity and chemistry he created with his teammates... a team I feel will contend for the Stanley Cup for the next 2-3 season. Several key players are very young; Michael Del Zotto, Chris Kreider, Marc Staal, Ryan Mcdonagh, Carl Hagelin, and Derek Steppan are all under 25. Vezina Trophy winner Henrik Lundqvist is only 30, and key returnees Brad Richards, Marian Gaborik, Ryan Callahan, and Dan Girardi are all either in their prime or just past it.
A Rangers-Canadians playoff matchup is very possible in the coming year, since I think the Habs will make it this year. With Brandon Prust on the other side, it might not be so easy for the Rangers. Only time will tell...Welcome Brandon Prust!
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| New Hab Brandon Prust lands a right hand vs Bruins Milan Lucic while a member of the Rangers. |
I hope Glen Sather made a reasonable offer, because this is definitely a loss for them. They will miss his intensity and chemistry he created with his teammates... a team I feel will contend for the Stanley Cup for the next 2-3 season. Several key players are very young; Michael Del Zotto, Chris Kreider, Marc Staal, Ryan Mcdonagh, Carl Hagelin, and Derek Steppan are all under 25. Vezina Trophy winner Henrik Lundqvist is only 30, and key returnees Brad Richards, Marian Gaborik, Ryan Callahan, and Dan Girardi are all either in their prime or just past it.
A Rangers-Canadians playoff matchup is very possible in the coming year, since I think the Habs will make it this year. With Brandon Prust on the other side, it might not be so easy for the Rangers. Only time will tell...Welcome Brandon Prust!
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