Prout, 23, has recorded two assists, 31 penalty minutes and 41 blocked shots in 25 games with Columbus this season. He tallied one goal and six assists for seven points with 27 penalty minutes and a +15 rating in 28 games with the Blue Jackets during the 2012-13 campaign, leading the club in plus/minus while ranking second among rookie NHL defensemen in that category.
Prout, 23, has missed the last six games with an upper body injury. He has recorded two assists, 29 penalty minutes and 41 blocked shots in 24 games played with Columbus this season. During the 2012-13 campaign, Prout tallied 1-6-7 with 25 penalty minutes and a +15 rating in 28 games with the Blue Jackets, leading the club in plus/minus while ranking second among rookie NHL defensemen in that category.
Prout has spent the offseason recovering from abdominal surgery.
Johansen and Prout are expected to arrive in Springfield prior to today’s Game Two of the Calder Cup Playoffs series between the Falcons and Manchester Monarchs.
Prout will be in the Blue Jackets lineup tonight with John Moore out. Prout only has nine points in 40 games in the AHL this season. He isn't expected to make an offensive impact.
Prout has no points in five games with the Blue Jackets.
Look for Prout to make his NHL debut this week.
Prout returns to the minors after not making his NHL debut. He has no fantasy hockey value at this point.
Prout has three goals and seven points with the Falcons. He adds depth to a beaten and bruised Blue Jackets lineup.
