News: Prucha was dealt to SKA of the KHL on Tuesday, according to Sovetsky Sport.
Analysis: Prucha had a difficult time keeping himself in the Coyotes' lineup and spent more time with San Antonio than with Phoenix. Before his departure to the KHL, he collected 21 points in 20 game appearances with San Antonio.
News: Prucha cleared waivers Friday, TSN's Bob McKenzie reports.
Analysis: Prucha will report to AHL San Antonio. Expect him to be considered next time the Coyotes need a forward.
News: Prucha was waived by the Coyotes on Thursday, Newsday's Steve Zipay reports.
Analysis: Prucha appeared in 79 games with the Coyotes last season, but the team decided to send him down after he scored just one point in the 11 games he appeared in. It would not be surprising to see Prucha get claimed by a team looking for some forward help.
News: Prucha recorded his first point of the season with an assist on Radim Vrbata's goal Thursday night in the 4-2 victory against Detroit.
Analysis: It is becoming apparent that Prucha and Wojtek Wolksi are the two forwards that might be sharing ice time. Prucha responds to being a healthy scratch by contributing to the offense his next game back.
News: Prucha has been a healthy scratch for the past two games.
Analysis: Even with the injury to Martin Hanzal, the Coyotes elected to play Kyle Turris and Andrew Ebbett instead. Part of this decision is positional as Prucha is not a true centerman, but to a large degree others on the team are just playing better. He did not score a point in the three games where he appeared, two of which the Coyotes lost.
News: Coyotes winger Petr Prucha used the Olympic break to get healthy once again after taking a hard hit to the head from Dallas' James Neal. He returned Tuesday against St. Louis.
Analysis: Prucha isn't having a great offensive season, and remains just a low-end flier in the deepest of leagues.
News: Coyotes LW Petr Prucha was wheeled off the ice on a stretcher early in the first period Saturday night after taking a hard hit from Dallas' James Neal. The Coyotes said Prucha was conscious and taken to a hospital for evaluation.
Analysis: Prucha isn't having a great offensive season, and remains just a low-end flier in the deepest of leagues when healthy.
News: Coyotes LW Petr Prucha picked up just his second point in the last 11 games when he assisted in Wednesday's win over the Wild.
Analysis: Despite his recent struggles offensively, Prucha is still sticking around on a scoring line for the Coyotes. You can't argue with a coach who has his team winning 12 of their last 14 games though. Prucha remains just a low-end flier in the deepest of leagues.
News: Coyotes LW Petr Prucha scored twice in Saturday's win over the Wild. He now has 11 tallies on the season.
Analysis: It's all been pretty much downhill for Prucha since his 47-point rookie campaign with the Rangers, and is only worth worrying about in the deepest of leagues.
News: Phoenix LW Petr Prucha scored his eighth goal of the season on Tuesday in a 3-2 shootout win over the Canucks. Prucha's goal came 17:02 into the second period on a wrist shot and gave him 11 points on the year.
Analysis: Prucha has hit 40 points twice in his career, so he's got a little bit of offensive prowess, but remains just a flier in super-deep leagues as his lack of assists really bring his Fantasy value down.
News: Coyotes LW Petr Prucha scored twice in a game for the first time in almost two years as Phoenix doubled up the Leafs 6-3 on Wednesday.
Analysis: Prucha has hit 40 points twice in his career, so he's got a little bit of offensive prowess, but remains just a flier in super-deep leagues for now.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Coyotes LW Petr Prucha remains mired in a scoring slump. He has now gone an entire month without a goal after failing to score on Monday against the Oilers. Prucha has just five points in 22 games this year and has taken just 48 shots overall.
Analysis: It's a real shame Prucha can't find his rhythm since he did so well when he came to Phoenix at the trade deadline last season. It seems Prucha just no longer has a grip on how to perform in the NHL. Ignore him in Fantasy until further notice.
News: Phoenix LW Petr Prucha was able to play on Saturday against the Blue Jackets after getting knocked out of Thursday's contest. He was held without a point in a 2-0 loss.
Analysis: Prucha opened the season with two points in his first two games and hopefully this injury won't slow down his solid start to the season. Consider Prucha a Fantasy sleeper for deeper formats now that he's healthy and can be active for Fantasy Week 2 (Oct. 12-18).
News: Phoenix forward Petr Prucha was knocked out Thursday 32 seconds into the second period after taking a hit from Sabres forward Patrick Kaleta. Martin Hanzal jumped Kaleta and received 19 minutes worth of penalties, leaving Phoenix two players short for most of the period while giving the Sabres a four-minute power play. Prucha had no points in 6:28 of ice time.
Analysis: Prucha opened the season with two points in his first two games. It seemed only an injury could slow him down and it has. Let's just hope Prucha can bounce back and stay the course since he has done well after joining Phoenix at last season's trade deadline. Consider Prucha a Fantasy sleeper for deeper formats when healthy.
News:Petr Prucha was knocked off his skates in front of the net but still pushed the puck into the net while down on a Penguins player's back in the second period, and the Phoenix Coyotes took advantage of nine power plays to beat Pittsburgh 3-0 on Wednesday. Prucha improvised to score an odd but important goal. Skating toward the net, Prucha collided with Mark Eaton and was knocked off his skates, but, landing on Eaton's back in front of the net, controlled Radim Vrbata's rebound and steered the puck past Brent Johnson at 10:47. Pittsburgh's Brooks Orpik was off for hooking.
Analysis: Prucha now has two points (one goal) in his first two games. Phoenix re-signed the Czech forward after picking him up at the trade deadline from the Rangers in 2008-09. Prucha was floundering with the Rangers and Phoenix provided him a chance to get his career back on track. It seems he is doing just that. Consider Prucha a Fantasy sleeper for deeper formats.
News: The Phoenix Coyotes have re-signed left wing Petr Prucha to a two-year contract. Terms were not disclosed. The 26-year-old Prucha scored six goals and had 13 assists in 47 games with the Coyotes and New York Rangers last season.
Analysis: Prucha joined Phoenix on March 4 in the deal that sent defenseman Derek Morris to the Rangers at the trade deadline. He had 10 points (two goals) in 19 games with the Coyotes. It seems now that Prucha is out of the doldrums in New York he is once again becoming a viable NHL contributor. Prucha will be best left for the deepest of Fantasy formats Draft Day.
News: Coyotes C Petr Prucha scored once and added two assists in Monday's win over the Stars. He has only 18 points this season, but six in his last five games.
Analysis: Prucha has been a better player since leaving New York. That's primarily because he was hardly a factor in the game plan and now is logging top-six time with the 'Yotes. Despite the recent surge, Prucha still isn't an elite offensive player and has low-end Fantasy appeal.
News: Coyotes C Petr Prucha scored a goal during Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Ducks. Prucha cut the deficit in half just 48 seconds into the second period with his fifth goal this season and first in 10 games with the Coyotes, who acquired him from the New York Rangers on March 4.
Analysis: Prucha has five points since joining the Coyotes and has been a better player since leaving New York. That's primarily because he was hardly a factor in the game plan and now is logging top-six time with the 'Yotes. Despite the recent surge, Prucha still isn't an elite offensive player and has low-end Fantasy appeal.
News: The Rangers were busy at the trade deadline Wednesday by not only acquiring forward Nik Antropov, but also picking up Derek Morris in a trade with the Coyotes. The Rangers are sending defenseman Dmitri Kalinin, forward Nigel Dawes and forward Petr Prucha to Phoenix.
Analysis: After totaling 47 points as a rookie in 2005-06, the 26-year-old Prucha has been on the decline. It hit an all-time low in 2008-09 as he managed just four goals and five assists in 28 games. He moves to Phoenix and might finally get regular PT, but until Prucha -- a free agent in the offseason -- re-establishes himself, he has low-end Fantasy appeal.
News: Rangers C Petr Prucha scored a goal and finished at plus-1 during Saturday's game against the Avalanche. Prucha, given a second chance under new coach John Tortorella after being a regular scratch by Tom Renney, made it 3-0 with 6:36 left in the first period. It was his fourth goal and first since Jan. 3.
Analysis: Prucha has logged regular minutes in the first few games under Tortorella, but this could also be a ploy to dangle the veteran forward as trade bait with the March 4 deadline looming. We won't know until the deadline passes, but Prucha has little Fantasy value until he really starts producing.
News: Rangers C Petr Prucha tallied an assist and finished at plus-1 in 11:37 of ice time Monday against the Penguins. He also spent four minutes in the penalty box. Prucha has two goals and one assist during a three-game point streak.
Analysis: Prucha has made the most of his recent playing time since returning to the Rangers lineup Dec. 29. He was a healthy scratch for most of December and is trying to give the Rangers good reason to keep him active. This could also be a ploy by the team to dangle Prucha as trade bait. For now, he remains just a low-end Fantasy reserve.
News: Rangers C Petr Prucha scored a goal and took five shots Monday during a 5-4 win against the Islanders. Prucha got back into the lineup after being benched for eight games and made the decision look good with his second goal of the season 49 seconds into the third period. His other goal this season came on Dec. 3, after he was benched for 10 games.
Analysis: The Rangers have been wanting to unload Prucha for quite some time, but haven't found any takers. If they give him some more PT to dangle him as trade bait, the move just might pay off. Prucha has little Fantasy value at this time, but keep tabs on his progress.
News: Rangers RW Nikolai Zherdev was named the First Star Wednesday for his performance in a 3-2 shootout win over the Penguins. He scored the Rangers’ first goal in regulation and had one of three shootout goals against G Dany Sabourin. Zherdev has at least one point in five of his last six games, with 2 goals and 6 assists during that span
Analysis: Zherdev is beginning to put together consistent offensive numbers and is averaging nearly a point-per-game. He has been streaky, but he is on a roll again. Get him active in your Fantasy league and hope he can keep up the scoring.
News: Rangers LW Petr Prucha had been a healthy scratch for the past 10 games, but he got to play on Wednesday against the Penguins and he made it count. He scored his first goal of the season late in the third period and helped his team to a 3-2 shootout win over the Penguins.
Analysis: Prucha came into the league with a good deal of potential, but hasn't produced since his rookie season in 2005-2006. Prucha got to play Wednesday, but who knows how often he will get starts in the future? Until he starts consistently producing, leave him on waivers.
News:Newsday reports that Rangers C Petr Prucha will end his 10-game scratch streak Wednesday night against the Penguins.
Analysis: Prucha hasn't been much of a reliable player the last two seasons and hasn't shown the 30-goal potential he flashed as a rookie in 2005-06. Prucha could use a fresh start, but until he gets it, he has little to no Fantasy value.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Rangers RW Petr Prucha, who was a healthy scratch for the 10th straight game Sunday against the Panthers, reportedly might be balking at accepting a conditioning stint at AHL Hartford. Coach Tom Renney indicated Sunday that GM Glen Sather and assistant GM Jim Schoenfeld needed to speak with Prucha and his agent about their options since the $1.6 million forward hasn't appeared in a game since Nov. 8. "The bottom line is I'd like to get him playing," Renney said. "And that's not easy to do when you're not changing your lineup."
Analysis: The best thing for both parties might just be working out an agreement to either trade or release Prucha. He hasn't been much of a reliable player the last two seasons and hasn't shown the 30-goal potential he flashed as a rookie in 2005-06. Prucha could use a fresh start, but until he gets it, he has little to no Fantasy value.
News: The New York Post reports that Rangers C Petr Prucha, who has been scratched for eight straight games, might play tonight at Florida.
Analysis: Prucha tallied 47 points as a rookie in 2005-06, but things have gone downhill ever since. The Rangers were really excited about Prucha at the beginning of camp, but the excitement then faded. He remains a non-factor in Fantasy play until he starts to see the ice more often.
News:The Sports Xchange reports the pot-luck roulette with the Rangers' three spare forwards continued Wednesday, as RW Petr Prucha returned to the lineup for the first time since the first two games in his native Czech Republic, replacing LW Dan Fritsche on the third line. "He just plays hard," coach Tom Renney said of Prucha before the game. "He's always a good contributor in different ways. We'd like to see him feel good about contributing offensively, but we'll take the rest of it no matter what."
Analysis: Prucha doesn't have a point in three games this season and his offensive production continues to dip after tallying 47 points as a rookie in 2005-06. The Rangers were really excited about Prucha at the beginning of camp, but the excitement then faded. He remains a poor Fantasy option until he gets consistent minutes.
News: Rangers C Petr Prucha was among the Rangers scratches on Friday night in their win over Chicago.
Analysis: The Rangers were really excited about Prucha at the beginning of camp, but the excitement then faded. Now that Jaromir Jagr is out of town, the Rangers do need more of a scoring presence from Prucha. He is a candidate for a big rebound season and could be traded some time soon, but he remains a low-end Fantasy forward.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Rangers RW Petr Prucha, a native Czech, angrily indicated Friday that he did not expect to play in the opener, but coach Tom Renney avoided a minor international incident and dressed Prucha, who had arranged for more than 20 friends and family to be at the game. "I didn't change my mind, I made up my mind," Renney said. "I think Petr's had a good camp. He's been a little bit snakebitten offensively, but he's had chances as much as anybody on our team, and we need to score to win. The fact that he would be energized is not going to hurt us at all. But that's not unusual for Petr. We could be playing in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and he would play the game the same way. It was just one of those things. I contemplated it all day (Friday)."
Analysis: Prucha played on the third line for New York in the opener, not recording a point in 10:14 of ice time. He took just one shot on goal. The Rangers were really excited about Prucha at the beginning of camp, but the excitement then faded. Now that Jaromir Jagr is out of town, the Rangers do need more of a scoring presence from Prucha. He is a candidate for a big rebound season, but he remains a low-end Fantasy forward.
News: The New York Post reports that Rangers forward Petr Prucha has been skating on the right wing to begin training camp and has primarily been situated on the second line with center Chris Drury and left winger Nigel Dawes. "First Pete needs opportunity, and he's work hard enough and deserves the look," head coach Tom Renney said. "He's in phenomenal condition. One of the highest scorers ever. As a matter of fact, since I've been here this is the best testing of a Ranger team, and Pete's at the top."
Analysis: Prucha really hit the skids in 2007-08, largely due to injuries, as he posted a career-low 17 points (seven goals) in 62 games. It wasn't long ago as a rookie in 2005-06 that Prucha had 30 goals in 68 games. "Petr can score, there's no doubt about that," Renney said, "but he needs his opportunity." Now that Jaromir Jagr is out of town, the Rangers do need more of a scoring presence from Prucha. He is a candidate for a big rebound season, but he remains a low-end Fantasy forward.
News: Rangers C Petr Prucha, who has been a healthy scratch since Feb. 10, will make his long-awaited return to the lineup Tuesday night against the Flyers, according to Newsday.
Analysis: Prucha's 2007-08 season has been derailed by injuries and by spending time in coach Tom Renney's doghouse. Continue to ignore Prucha in Fantasy leagues until further notice.
News: Rangers C Petr Prucha was not in the lineup for the 13th straight game Saturday against the Lightning. Prucha has not played since Feb. 10. He missed the first six games because of a shoulder injury, but has been a healthy scratch the last seven games in favor of some other talent.
Analysis: Prucha's latest string of games missed just goes to show you how bad his season has been in 2007-08. Injuries have played a big role, but he is now in coach Tom Renney's doghouse. Ignore Prucha in Fantasy leagues until further notice.
News: Rangers C Petr Prucha (shoulder) was scratched again Friday for the game at the Florida Panthers. Pruchas has missed the last 12 games with a shoulder problem.
Analysis: The Rangers continue to keep Prucha sidelined and there has been no return date announced. His production has been down in recent seasons and has dropped to a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Rangers C Petr Prucha (shoulder) remained inactive for Monday's game against the Sabres. He has now missed the last 11 games and is questionable for Friday against the Panthers.
Analysis: The Rangers continue to keep Prucha sidelined and there has been no return date announced. His production has been down in recent seasons and has dropped to a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Rangers C Petr Prucha (shoulder) remained inactive for Sunday's game against the Bruins. He has now missed the last 10 games and is questionable for Monday against the Sabres.
Analysis: Prucha has targeted two return dates while nursing a bum shoulder, and he has yet to make it back on the ice. His production has been down in recent seasons and has dropped to a low-end Fantasy option. Consider using other Fantasy options until Prucha starts producing better numbers.
News: Rangers C Petr Prucha (shoulder) did not return to the lineup Thursday against the Islanders. He has missed the last nine games and is still day to day.
Analysis: Prucha has targeted two return dates while nursing a bum shoulder, and he has yet to make it back on the ice. His production has been down in recent seasons and has dropped to a low-end Fantasy option. Consider using other Fantasy options until Prucha starts producing better numbers.
News: Rangers C Petr Prucha (shoulder) did not return to the lineup Tuesday against the Islanders. He has missed the last eight games and remains questionable for the rematch Thursday at the Islanders.
Analysis: Prucha has targeted two return dates while nursing a bum shoulder, and he has yet to make it back on the ice. His production has been down in recent seasons and has dropped to a low-end Fantasy option. Consider using other Fantasy options until Prucha starts producing better numbers.
News: Rangers C Petr Prucha (shoulder) did not return to the lineup Sunday against the Flyers. He has missed the last seven games and remains questionable for Tuesday against the Islanders.
Analysis: Prucha has targeted two return dates while nursing a bum shoulder, and he has yet to make it back on the ice. His production has been down in recent seasons and has dropped to a low-end Fantasy option. Consider using other Fantasy options until Prucha starts producing better numbers.
News:Petr Prucha was still not cleared to play Thursday against the Hurricanes because of his dislocated shoulder. Prucha has missed six games with the injury. For now he remains day to day.
Analysis: Prucha could really use a big second half to impress the fans and the Rangers' front office. His production has been down in recent seasons and has dropped to be a low-end Fantasy option. Consider using other Fantasy options until Prucha starts producing better numbers.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Rangers C Petr Prucha sat out his fifth straight game Sunday against the Panthers because of a dislocated right shoulder, but is expected to be cleared to play Thursday at Carolina.
Analysis: Prucha could really use a big second half to impress the fans and the Rangers' front office. His production has been down in recent seasons and has dropped to be a low-end Fantasy option. Consider using other Fantasy options until Prucha starts producing better numbers.
News: RW Petr Prucha sat out another game Saturday as he continues to be bothered by a shoulder injury.
Analysis: Prucha's production on the ice continues to drop with every season. He started with 47 points and 30 goals as a rookie, then dropped to 40 points and 22 goals last season. Through 56 games this season, he has just seven goals and 17 points. He is nothing more than a low-end Fantast flier when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports RW Petr Prucha sat out his second straight game Sunday against the Sharks because of a dislocated right shoulder and won't play Tuesday night at Montreal.
Analysis: Prucha was almost for sure he would be back in the lineup by now, but this shoulder injury continues to bother him. Prucha's production on the ice continues to drop with every season. He started with 47 points and 30 goals as a rookie, then dropped to 40 points and 22 goals last season. Through 56 games this season, he has just seven goals and 17 points. He is nothing more than a low-end Fantast flier when healthy and an injury-risk option for Fantasy Week 21 (Feb. 18-24).
News: Rangers C Petr Prucha did not return to the lineup Sunday against the Sharks because of a nagging shoulder injury. He has now missed the last two games and remains questionable for Tuesday against the Canadiens.
Analysis: Prucha was almost for sure he would be back in the lineup by now, but this shoulder injury continues to bother him. Prucha's production on the ice continues to drop with every season. He started with 47 points and 30 goals as a rookie, then dropped to 40 points and 22 goals last season. Through 56 games this season, he has just seven goals and 17 points. He is nothing more than a low-end Fantast flier when healthy and an injury-risk option for Fantasy Week 21 (Feb. 18-24).
News: Rangers LW Petr Prucha did not play Saturday against Buffalo because of the bruised right shoulder he sustained in last Sunday's game. It remains to be seen if Prucha can go on Sunday against San Jose.
Analysis: Prucha's production on the ice continues to drop with every season. He started with 47 points and 30 goals as a rookie, then dropped to 40 points and 22 goals last season. Through 56 games this season, he has just seven goals and 17 points. He is nothing more than a low-end Fantast flier when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Rangers LW Petr Prucha left the game Sunday against the Capitals with a bruised right shoulder after being slammed into the boards in the second period. He said he expected to be play when the Rangers face Buffalo on Saturday at Madison Square Garden.
Analysis: Prucha's production on the ice continues to drop with every season. He started with 47 points and 30 goals as a rookie, then dropped to 40 points and 22 goals last season. Through 56 games this season, he has just seven goals and 17 points. He is nothing more than a low-end Fantast flier when healthy.
News:Petr Prucha scored the winning goal in the Rangers' 2-1 win over the Sabres on Wednesday. He also had an assist on Brandon Dubinsky's goal. Prucha has six goals and eight assists this season.
Analysis: Prucha has two goals and two assists in his last three games, but he does not get a lot of ice time. He plays about 12 minute per game and manning the lower lines for the Rangers. Prucha is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy forward.
News: Rangers C Petr Prucha could not follow up his one-goal and one-assist performance from Saturday with a stunning encore Monday against the Penguins. He did not record a point in 11:02 of ice time and spent four minutes in the penalty box. He was hit with two roughing penalties in the final seconds.
Analysis: Prucha does have three goals in his last seven games, but the third-year forward is still playing about 12 minutes per game and manning the lower lines for the Rangers. He is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy forward.
News: Rangers C Petr Prucha returned to the lineup Thursday against the Canucks after missing two games with a wrist injury. Prucha took a slash on his left wrist during the final period of Saturday night's win in Toronto.
Analysis: Prucha scored twice Saturday before getting injured and it doesn't appear as though the injury is serious. Prucha plays less than 13 minutes per game and mans the lower lines for the Rangers when healthy. He is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy forward.
News: Rangers forward Petr Prucha (wrist) missed a second straight game Wednesday against the Flames and remains questionable for Thursday against the Canucks. Prucha took a slash on his left wrist during the final period of Saturday night's win in Toronto.
Analysis: The injury comes at an unfortunate time for the Prucha, who scored two goals Saturday to end a seven-game points drought. Prucha plays less than 13 minutes per game and mans the lower lines for the Rangers when healthy. He is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy forward.
News: Rangers forward Petr Prucha was a late scratch Sunday against the Canadiens. Prucha took a slash on his left wrist during the final period of Saturday night's win in Toronto, but skated in the pre-game warmup.
Analysis: The injury comes at an unfortunate time for the Prucha, who scored two goals Saturday to end a seven-game points drought. Prucha plays less than 13 minutes per game and mans the lower lines for the Rangers when healthy. He is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy forward.
News: Left wing Petr Prucha scored a goal on opening night and has only one goal since.
Analysis: Prucha is only worth using as a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy center in leagues of 12 or more teams until he gets back on track.
News: RW Petr Prucha scored his first goal since opening night to give the Rangers a 3-2 lead 5:17 into the third period against Philadelphia Thursday.
Analysis: Prucha is only worth using as a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy center in leagues of 12 or more teams until he gets back on track. He has finished with 47 and 40 points in his first two NHL seasons and it appears as though you can expect the same kind of production in Year Three.
News: The Sports Xchange notes: Coach Tom Renney swapped the right wings on two of his lines. Brendan Shanahan rejoined Scott Gomez and Sean Avery, with whom he started the season. Petr Prucha moved onto the flank of Chris Drury and Nigel Dawes.
Analysis: Prucha is only worth using as a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy center in leagues of 12 or more teams until he gets back on track. He has finished with 47 and 40 points in his first two NHL seasons and it appears as though you can expect the same kind of production in Year Three.
News: Petr Prucha finally came through for the New York Rangers. Prucha had only two points in 12 games heading into Saturday night's game against the New Jersey Devils, where he went from near-zero to hero by scoring the lone goal of the shootout in the Rangers' 2-1 win. "I know that I wasn't scoring much this season, but I feel good on the ice and I didn't lose my confidence," Prucha said. "I knew what I wanted to do in the shootout and I did it." Prucha, the second shooter, beat Martin Brodeur with a shot over the left shoulder. "I was off position a little bit," Brodeur said. "That's his go-to shot. I gave it to him and he took it. It wasn't that great a shot, but he beat me."
Analysis: Too bad the goal only counted in Fantasy leagues that reward shootout attempts. Prucha, who also had an assist in the game, is only worth using as a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy center in leagues of 12 or more teams until he gets back on track. He has finished with 47 and 40 points in his first two NHL seasons and it appears as though you can expect the same kind of production in Year Three.
News: Rangers C Brandon Dubinsky, C Petr Prucha and LW Brendan Shanahan all picked up one assist during Thursday's 2-0 win over the Devils. Prucha finished with an even-rating after playing for 11:29.
Analysis: Prucha picked up his first assist Thursday and it was his first point since scoring a goal on opening night. He was in a horrible drought. He is only worth using as a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy center in leagues of 12 or more teams until he gets back on track.
News: Chris Drury is skating on the team's second scoring line with Petr Prucha and Brendan Shanahan in Tuesday's game at Pittsburgh, as coach Tom Renney has changed up his lines following the injury to Martin Straka (finger) which will keep him out four to five weeks.
Analysis: Prucha has managed just one goal and no assists in seven games so far this season, as he struggles to re-gain the deft scoring touch he showed back in 2005-06 and the latter parts of last season. He is only worth using as a No. 3 Fantasy center in leagues of 12 or more teams until he gets back on track.
News: Petr Prucha picked up a goal and plus-1 rating in 12:42 of ice time in Thursday's regular season opener against the Panthers.
Analysis: Prucha, the first Rangers player to score 20 or more goals in each of his first two NHL seasons since Alex Kovalev in the early 1990s, appears as if he wants to make it three years in a row of accomplishing the feat. He remains a solid No. 3 Fantasy center in leagues of 12 or more teams.
News: Forward Petr Prucha agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the New York Rangers, with whom he has scored 52 goals in two seasons. Prucha, a 24-year-old native of the Czech Republic, will earn $1.6 million each of the next two seasons. He became a restricted free agent after posting 22 goals and 18 assists for the Rangers in 79 games last season.
Analysis: Prucha is the first Rangers player to score 20 or more goals in each of his first two NHL seasons since Alex Kovalev in the early 1990s. He was rumored to be headed elsewhere at the NHL trading deadline, but the Rangers held onto him and he is now in their plans for a while.
News: The New York Daily News reports Petr Prucha practiced with the fourth line on Tuesday. He will skate with Blair Betts and Ryan Hollweg, while newly-acquired Pascal Dupuis will be fit in on the third line.
Analysis: Prucha has struggled all season and it appears coach Tom Renney is trying to light a fire under him. Avoid using him in all Fantasy leagues until he can get back on track.
News: Shanahan scored on a penalty shot, Petr Prucha had two goals and assisted on another, and linemates Matt Cullen and Jed Ortmeyer also had three points Monday night in the Rangers' 6-1 victory over the Boston Bruins.
Analysis: Prucha had his best game of the season, posting just his fourth multi-point game of the year. He has been rumored to the Pittsburgh Penguins for RW Ryan Malone and D Brooks Orpik, but perhaps general manager Glen Sather will have second thoughts if he can replicate this type of production over the next week or two.
News: Petr Prucha has posted 10 goals, nine assists and a minus-12 rating with 18 penalty minutes through 46 games at the All-Star break.
Analysis: Prucha has managed just one goal and no assists over the past seven games. He has gone from a feel-good story and must-start in Fantasy leagues in 2005-06 to a reserve this season, especially lately.
News: Petr Prucha scored New York's lone goal at 7:33 of the second period on Sunday against the Devils. Jaromir Jagr sprung him loose on a breakaway with a long pass through center ice. Prucha skated in on Brodeur and chipped a backhand shot into the top of the net for his sixth goal.
Analysis: Prucha burst onto the scene last season, but he has had experienced the dreaded sophomore jinx this year. He is still a decent play in larger Fantasy leagues and hopefully this goal will get him going.
News: The New York Daily News reports Petr Prucha was a healthy scratch for Tuesday's game against the Flyers in favor of Colton Orr and Jarkko Immonen.
Analysis: Prucha burst onto the scene last season, but he has departed just as quickly as he arrived. He has failed to score a goal in 14 games and is really only worth using in the largest of Fantasy leagues right now until he gets back on track.
News: Rangers C Petr Prucha, who was hit in the face by a puck in the Rangers previous game on Sunday, played with a full-length visor on Wednesday against the Panthers. He was on the ice for 16:32 and finished with a minus-1 rating.
Analysis: It appears safe to insert Prucha back into your active Fantasy lineup. Prucha burst onto the scene last season with 30 goals as a rookie. He has four goals and six assists so far this season. He is low-end Fantasy center.
News: The New York Daily News reports Petr Prucha was struck in the face with a puck in Sunday's game against the Sabres, but he was able to practice with a shield on Tuesday.
Analysis: Prucha has some facial lacerations, but he appears ready to go for Wednesday's game at Florida.
News: The New York Post reports the Chicago Blackhawks are interested in Petr Prucha of the Rangers, sending scouts to evaluate him. The names being bandied about have been veteran defenseman Jassen Cullimore, as well as youngster Brent Seabrook.
Analysis: Prucha has managed two goals and seven points with a minus-3 rating through the first 11 games after bursting on the scene with 30 goals and 47 points in his rookie season last year. We'll let you know if this becomes more than a rumor at some point, but for now expect him to remain with the Blueshirts.
News: Despite getting five shots on goal in the second period, LW Petr Prucha was dropped from the forward rotation for the third period when Rangers coach Tom Renney tried to inject Ryan Hollweg's energy onto the top two lines Thursday.
Analysis: Despite the news, keep Prucha activated in most leagues for now as he continues to look for his first goal of the season.
News: Michael Nylander and Petr Prucha each had an assist in Tuesday's game against Philadelphia. Nylander has scored in each game this season (1 G, 4 A) while Prucha has three assists in three games.
Analysis: Nylander and Prucha are must-start in all Fantasy leagues, particularly those which give extra points for power play production.
News: Petr Prucha had an assist in Monday's game against the Bruins with a shot on goal in 20:11 of ice time.
Analysis: Prucha has posted nine points (2 G, 7 A) during his current seven-game point streak. Get him back into your active Fantasy lineup immediately if you still had him reserved for some reason.
News: Petr Prucha (knee) was able to return for Sunday's game against the Thrashers. He had an assist and minus-1 rating in 12:33 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Prucha back into the active Fantasy lineup in all leagues for the upcoming scoring period.
News:Newsday reports Petr Prucha (knee) might be able to return in seven to 10 days, as he continues to recover from his sprained medial collateral ligament. "He started to push himself as he got more comfortable with the brace," coach Tom Renney said.
Analysis: Prucha was able to skate with a brace for 30 minutes on Saturday. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return to the lineup and prove his health.
News: The New York Daily News reports Petr Prucha (sprained right knee) has not started skating just yet and there is still no timetable for his return.
Analysis: Prucha has started off-ice workouts and he is making progress, but keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health in consecutive games without any lingering effects of the injury.
News: The New York Post reports that the MRI on Petr Prucha right knee showed a grade-two sprain of the MCL. That is expected to keep him out for no more than a month.
Analysis: With the Olympic break coming up, Prucha will likely miss a couple scoring periods in Fantasy and fewer than 10 Ranger games. The super rookie is certainly worth holding onto in all formats.
News: Petr Prucha scored a power play goal in Sunday's game against the Devils with four shots on goal in 12:02 of ice time.
Analysis: After a brief cool spell, Prucha has ratcheted it up a little bit yet again. He has three goals, an assist and a plus-1 rating over the past three games.
News: The Westchester Journal News reports Michael Nylander has been promoted to the team's second line at Columbus on Monday. He will center a line of Petr Prucha and Petr Sykora.
Analysis: If this line sticks together, it could be a devastating unit for the opposition. If any of these players are still available in your Fantasy league, jump on them immediately.
News: Petr Prucha is skating on the team's second line with Steve Rucchin and new acquisition Petr Sykora.
Analysis: Prucha, who has been one of the most productive rookies in the NHL, continues to roll right along. He has 16 points (14 G, 2 A) over the past 16 games and should be scooped up in all Fantasy leagues if still available.
News: Petr Prucha picked up an assist and plus-1 rating in Tuesday's game against Calgary, as he now has points in three straight games.
Analysis: Prucha has posted 16 points (14 G, 2 A) and a plus-1 rating over the past 16 games. Fantasy owners are content with anyone producing at a point-per-game clip.
News: Petr Prucha scored another goal in Monday's game at Ottawa along with a plus-1 rating and five shots on goal in 17:02 of ice time.
Analysis: Prucha has 12 points (11 G, 1 A) and an even rating over the past 10 games. He has been absolutely on fire, but remains a great sell-high candidate in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Petr Prucha scored a goal and had five shots on goal in Thursday's game against the Lightning in 14:05 of ice time.
Analysis: Prucha has 10 goals, one assist and a minus-1 rating in his past nine games. He might be a sell-high candidate right now, as there is no way he can continue this pace for the remainder of the season.
News: Petr Prucha, one game after having his six-game goal streak snapped against Colorado on Saturday, bounced back on Tuesday against New Jersey to assist on the team's only goal of the game.
Analysis: Prucha has a staggering 10 points (9 G, 1 A) in the past eight games.
News: Petr Prucha scored a pair of goals in Thursday's game at Nashville. He also had a plus-2 rating with three shots on goal in 10:33 of ice time.
Analysis: Why Prucha only had 10:33 of time is beyond us, as he continues to rack up points at a feverish pace. Prucha has six goals over the past four games and 11 points (9 G, 2 A) and plus-3 rating over the past 10 games. If he is available, scoop him up immediately.
News: Petr Prucha scored a goal in Wednesday's game at Chicago. He finished with three shots on goal in 17:52 of ice time.
Analysis: Prucha has nine points (7 G, 2 A) and a plus-1 rating over the past nine games. He is showing no signs of slowing down and should be plucked off of the waiver wire in leagues of 12 or more teams.
News: Petr Prucha had a pair of goals and four shots in Monday's game against the Wild in 14:56 of ice time.
Analysis: Prucha has eight points (6 G, 2 A) and a plus-1 rating over the past eight games. If you need help at center in leagues of 12 or more teams, Prucha is a solid option.
News: Petr Prucha has been promoted to the team's top scoring line for Thursday's game against the Devils. He replaced Martin Rucinsky on the line with Jaromir Jagr and Michael Nylander. "We've gotta give Petr a try," coach Tom Renney told Newsday, "and let him play with some people who might be able to get him the puck and help enhance what he's instinctively been able to show us so far from deeper in the lineup. He's a resilient guy who plays a lot bigger than he is."
Analysis: Playing along side a player of Jagr's caliber, Prucha is certainly worth a look in all larger Fantasy leagues. If he can hang onto the job, he might be worth a look in all other leagues a little while down the line.
News: Prucha has won a roster spot with the Rangers following the 10-game suspension for Dale Purinton.
Analysis: Prucha is not worth any Fantasy consideration.
