Brassard scored only two goals and four points through 16 games, failing to make an impact on the top unit. Like Calvert, coach Scott Arniel would rather use a checker than a slumping scorer on a bottom line.
Brassard scored only two goals and four points through 16 games, failing to make an impact on the top unit. Like Calvert, coach Scott Arniel would rather use a checker than a slumping scorer on a bottom line.
Brassard is expected to draw back in following a few healthy scratches. He scored two goals and four points with a minus-11 rating over 15 games. No reason to keep him at this point as he figures to center the fourth line.
Sounds like Brassard will be a healthy scratch once again after failing to produce on the top line. He scored two goals and four points with a minus-11 rating over 15 games. No reason to keep him at this point.
Sounds like Brassard will be a healthy scratch once again after failing to produce on the top line. He scored two goals and four points with a minus-11 rating over 15 games. No reason to keep him at this point.
Brassard moves from top line to the press box with the return of Jeff Carter. The Hull, Quebec native scored two goals and four points with a minus-11 rating over 15 games this season.
This isn't the only place I've seen this, looks like Brassard has gone all the way down to the 4th line. It could be time to cut bait on the once promising pivot.
With Jeff Carter out of the lineup, Derrick Brassard steps up to the top line. Through his first five games this season, the Hull, Quebec native has been held scoreless with a minus-1 rating. Look for him to improve while playing with Rick Nash.
If Brassard does play, it will be on the third line. The former 6th overall pick was held scoreless over four games with a minus-1 rating. One of him, Maksim Mayorov or Ryan Johansen will be scratched tomorrow against the Stars.
Brassard did not practice yesterday due to a minor tweak but his participation today indicates he is OK.
No word on if Brassard will miss any games or if his absence was simply precautionary. Expect a further update.
