Prospal Signs One-Year Extension With Columbus

The trade market looks a bit different this morning. Vinny Prospal, Columbus' second-leading scorer and one of the Jackets' few bright spots this season, is no longer an enticing option for a number of teams looking to make a postseason push after signing a one year, $2.5 million extension to stay in Columbus. Prospal, considered a perfect third-line (if not second) scoring fit for the spring push, was rumored to be targeted by numerous general managers around the league. The Rangers were considered potential suitors given Prospal's history on Broadway and with John Tortorella, although that speculation died down a bit in favor of Ryan Smyth rumors. Still, Prospal was certainly on the radar of teams like the Kings, Blues and perhaps even the Florida Panthers. His $2.5 million cap hit was relatively manageable for most rosters that lacked depth scoring on the wing. Prospal's removal from the market is rather curious, given Columbus' place in the standings. Tho...