Prospal wraps up a 16-year NHL career. He recorded 255 goals and 510 assists (765 points) in 1108 career NHL regular season games with the Flyers (x2), Senators, Panthers, Lightning (x3), Ducks, Rangers and Blue Jackets. He also had 10 goals and 25 assists (35 points) in 65 playoff games.
Prospal has been a valuable member of the Blue Jackets' offense and will stay in Columbus for at least one more year. The veteran has nine goals and 33 points through 53 games. Look for him to play on the top two lines next season as well.
Prospal gets back on the top line, where he's produced most this season. The veteran forward has eight goals and 28 points through 39 games.
Prospal moves down to the second line during today's practice. The 36-year-old currently leads the team in goals scored with three and tied Rick Nash for the lead in points with five. This demotion likely hurts his production moving forward.
Prospal is not tied to the top line but could find himself playing there over the course of the season. Prospal displayed sneaky fantasy value last season, scoring 9 goals and 23 points in 29 games while playing mostly with Marian Gaborik. Playing with the team's most talented players, the 36-year-old should be able to replicate those numbers.
Prospal displayed sneaky fantasy value last season, scoring 9 goals and 23 points in 29 games while playing mostly with Marian Gaborik. Playing with the team's most talented players, the 36-year-old should be able to replicate those numbers.
