Brule appeared in three games with Phoenix, he recorded three shots, no points and a minus-1 rating.
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Brule is not expected to have any fantasy significance for the Coyotes.
Brule was with the Portland Pirates on a professional tryout but signed a one-year, two-way deal on November 30. In 11 games with Portland he netted seven goals and added five assists. He has not played in the NHL since the 2011-12 season when he had 14 points in 33 games with Phoenix.
Brule has been with Portland on a professional tryout, but signed a two-way deal yesterday which required him to go through waivers. He went unclaimed and will remain with the Pirates where he has six goals and two assists in eight games.
Brule is a former first round pick (6th overall in 2005) who never materialized in the NHL. He was with the Coyotes in 2011-12 where he had five goals and 14 points in 33 games. He has appeared in eight games with the Coyotes AHL affiliate the Portland Pirates this season, where he has six goals and two assists.
Brule draws in with Bissonnette scratched. In 18 games with the Coyotes, he has three goals and seven points.
Brule could provide the Coyotes with a boost by drawing back in tonight. He has three goals and seven points through his first 17 games in Phoenix.
Brule working out is a step in the right direction but he likely misses a few more games due to a concussion. He has three goals and seven points in 17 games.
Brule will not play tonight with Alex Bolduc taking his spot on the fourth line. He has three goals and seven points in 17 games.
Brule gets a change to resurrect his career in the desert. Brule has eight goals and 18 points in 27 games with the Oklahoma City Barons of the AHL.
Brule has eight goals and 18 points in 27 games with the Oklahoma City Barons of the AHL. Tough to see him make too much of an impact at the NHL level.
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.
No immediate fantasy hockey value while on waivers.
Following a poor offensive showing last season, Brule will need to earn a job on a checking line in Edmonton. Don't expect him to reach his numbers of two seasons ago as he will have very limited offensive minutes if he makes the team.
After a lost season, Brule looks to regain the scoring touch that produced 17 goals in 65 games during the '09-'10 campaign. In deeper leagues he could be a sleeper should he light the lamp in the preseason/early regular season.