what do u guys think we should do with him imo this yr there was no room for him but with all the guys possible leaveing we should give him a yr to see if he can regain what he was b4 i know he is like a pinball on the ice but im not ready to give up on him
and use him on the power play please
Last edited by RANGERS2448: 05-04-2008 at 10:36 PM.
coaches need to research and figure out his problem
He's not built. That's my opinion. He should be weight training like it's his job. He needs to put on muscle and lots of it. If he can put on some weight he'll be a much better player.
Also the way he is used kind of bothers me. They use him in this role of the in front of the net guy. However, he does have some skill and a good shot if he can get the dang thing off. I think he really needs to work on getting it off quicker.
My off-season plan for Prucha is
1.) Gain muscle & try to come into camp at at least 180
2.) Work on shot release speed especially on the one timer.
He's not built. That's my opinion. He should be weight training like it's his job. He needs to put on muscle and lots of it. If he can put on some weight he'll be a much better player.
Also the way he is used kind of bothers me. They use him in this role of the in front of the net guy. However, he does have some skill and a good shot if he can get the dang thing off. I think he really needs to work on getting it off quicker.
My off-season plan for Prucha is
1.) Gain muscle & try to come into camp at at least 180
2.) Work on shot release speed especially on the one timer.
before his value depreciates even further. I don't think Renney was ever really high on this kid. He always seemed to be on a short leash and on the short end of the stick compared to a few others. He's a player who needs to be successful offensively in order to contribute (although he will give an honest shift and work hard at both ends) - and for that success to come to fruition he needs help, which doesn't fit into this system. This isn't a knock on anyone - not everybody is compatible. I don't see him rebounding here - send him out west so I don't have to see him potentially come back and bit this team in the arse.
I know Renney isn't going to give him consistent top 6 minutes because of his defensive liability, but give him a steady 10 minutes a game, plus powerplay. I don't want to see him on the 4th line and scratched more often than not.. again. Either trade him, or play him at least enough to justify his salary.. because I know Prucha will at LEAST justify HIS salary with his play.
I like Pru but would rather see him used in a trade to fill gaps in the team...i.e. get Joel Lundqvist. (If anyone saw last nights game you could see why he would be good to have)
People kill Dawes for not generating offense. But when Prucha immediate response is "well, he needs power play time." So why does he get a pass on lack of offense? For some reason the former 30 goal scorer does.
Please get rid of Peter Prucha... he is the most overrated player on this team, and his ship as sailed. he is a mediocre NHLer at best, and does nothing really well, just avg. Don't care where he winds up don't care what he brings us back, losing his $1.6 mill cap hit is more important.
He's one of my favorite players. Maybe because his smile is infectious. I hope he works hard in the offseason and comes back and earns a 2nd/3rd line wing spot. He has a shot, he just need to bulk up some more and work on generating more chances.
Aside from that though, if he can be used in a deal to land us a 1st pairing D man he may be the first piece of that deal.
I personally do not give Prucha a pass, but I do recognize his strengths and realize he's a guy that needs more help than the average guy, but believe that with similar help he is better than that average guy (i.e., with Jagr clicking on the PP I think he scores more PP goals than the average guy if that average guy were on the PP with Jagr while it's clicking, if that makes any sense). Whether that's a guy who's suited for this team or not is definitely up for debate - personally I don't think he fits into Renney's style of coaching (not knocking Renney - just believe that every player is not for every coach).
I personally do not give Prucha a pass, but I do recognize his strengths and realize he's a guy that needs more help than the average guy, but believe that with similar help he is better than that average guy (i.e., with Jagr clicking on the PP I think he scores more PP goals than the average guy if that average guy were on the PP with Jagr while it's clicking, if that makes any sense). Whether that's a guy who's suited for this team or not is definitely up for debate - personally I don't think he fits into Renney's style of coaching (not knocking Renney - just believe that every player is not for every coach).
But if Renney's not going to use him on PP, what purpose does he really serve? And its clear that Renney is not a Prucha supporter.
I think he looked awful in the series.
At what point do we look at him for what he is, not what he was (or what some would like him to be)?
i think that with some of the older guys moving on after this year. Prucha will get the chance to get a chance on the top two lines. For it seems that is where he is suited best. He will get his chance and if it don't work out; he'll be riding the pine again.
I think we're saying the same thing - I've said I don't think he's a fit here. I don't think he fits into Renney's plans and he's not going to be used in a way in which he will be useful. Even in scoring 30 goals he was stuck on the fourth time for long stretches and was on and off the PP. Now that he's totally lost it, he needs to be moved. I'm sure there's someone out there willing to take a chance on the kid - the return may not be much, but it'll be better than watching him on the bench or shuffle between the third and fourth lines.
He's not built. That's my opinion. He should be weight training like it's his job. He needs to put on muscle and lots of it. If he can put on some weight he'll be a much better player.
Also the way he is used kind of bothers me. They use him in this role of the in front of the net guy. However, he does have some skill and a good shot if he can get the dang thing off. I think he really needs to work on getting it off quicker.
My off-season plan for Prucha is
1.) Gain muscle & try to come into camp at at least 180
2.) Work on shot release speed especially on the one timer.
I agree. 99% of his shots are slap shots. And he needs to work on his lower body strength. Dawes is who Prucha should be.
I like Prucha alot, but I just don't think he's got a future here. If you can move him before his value takes more of a hit, do it. If there are no takers, keep him and try him on the PP. If that doesn't work, dump him for whatever you can get. But right now I still think he has value in a deal.
1. Trade him - Current Value - right now Prucha's value is VERY low. He is coming off a bad season in terms of numbers. So we are not going to get much for him, maybe a 5th. Makes no sense to do this.
2. Keep him - I think we should keep him. No point of moving a young player for a 4th or 5th. For those of you who weren't paying attention, he actual playing much better in the playoffs. Yes, he didnt SCORE! Everyone is all about that, but its not everything. He seemed to be skating much better in the playoffs, and instead of doing too much, he actually passed the puck! I liked what I saw. I think that with more ice time next season, he can pot 20 goals. He is not going to be a star, but he is a good player to have since despite his size he does go to the net.
1.5 million reasons to move him. I don't see him fitting into Renney's plans and I'd hate to see him wasted around either in the press box or on fourth lines without playmakers. It will not do anyone any good and chances are it doesn't create value. I can see him being kept around for insurance reasons, but again, it's time to move on.
