Stay or go: Brandon Prust

In recapping the Rangers offseason, the Just Blueshirts blog will one by one go over each and every one of the 2011-12 New York Rangers whose contracts will have to be renewed going into the 2012-13 season.

Today I ask "stay or go" regarding the future of forward Brandon Prust.

2011-12 Regular season & playoffs statistics- 101 GP 6 goals 13 assists 19 points

Contract History- Signed 2 year, $1,600,000 contract in 2010
Cap hit- $800,000 (UFA) (capgeek.com)

Season Review:
After a career offensive season in 2010-11 and winning the Steven McDonald extra effort award as voted on by the fans, Prust's offense took a hit this season, but his role as a 4th line grinder and tough guy never changed. Played through half of the season with a torn tendon in his finger. Prust is a cornerstone block of the Ranger franchise and exemplifies the Rangers team identity.

Stay or Go:

Little doubt about this one. I want Prust back and I'm sure the Rangers want him back too. Probably the only Ranger that comes back with close to 100% certainty.