The club has unveiled a new logo for the first time in more than 45 years.
Prust, 31, had seven points and 59 penalty minutes in 35 games this season.
While his club was enjoying success on the pitch, Vancouver's captain was mostly miserable off it because of successive calf and hamstring ailments he couldn't shake.
The Vancouver Canucks defenceman had just lost the puck and was trying to get back in position with his team clinging to a late lead against the Rangers when a wild slapshot from New York's Dan Boyle slammed into his face
He knows there's not much he can do about getting in — his candidacy will come down to next year's ballot after falling just 23 votes shy of induction earlier this month — and the former Montreal Expos outfielder is at peace with whatever happens.
The Vancouver Whitecaps added Canadian international Fraser Aird on a season-long loan deal with Scottish giants Rangers F.C. on Friday.