Columbus Blue Jackets Defensemen/Goalie – Expiring Contracts

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Dalton Prout

  • Current Cap Hit – $666,667
  • Current Contract – 3 Years, $2,000,000

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Prout, a 23 year old, has played in 33 NHL games before this current season. He made his first appearance with the Blue Jackets in 2011-2012, but only played 5 games. Prout caught his break last season when he played 28 games for Columbus – he ended the season with the teams highest +/- rating at plus 15.  He also scored 1 goal, and added 6 assists last season.

At 6’3″, 220+ pounds, he is a force to be reckoned with on the blue line for Columbus. He doesn’t hesitate to drop the gloves, seeing as he already has 1 fight so far in the first 5 games this season. He isn’t known for his points production, so don’t expect him to light the lamp too much this season, but he will always be dependable in the defensive zone.

Best Performances:

  • 2011-2012: 4 goals, 9 assists for 13 points (62 GP – Springfield Falcons)
  • 2012-2013: 1 goals, 6 assists for 7 points; (+/-) plus 15 (28 GP – Columbus Blue Jackets)