http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/03/derick-brassard-to-ottawa-rumblings-rumble-on/ ProHockeyTalk on NBCSports.com Wed, 22 May 2013 16:49:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/03/derick-brassard-to-ottawa-rumblings-rumble-on/comment-page-1/#comment-22615 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:55:34 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=58031#comment-22615 Didn’t thumbs down you, but I think you’re being a touch harsh. He is a good enough skater and shooter that if Brassard was moved to a very strong team and placed on a strong line, I think he could be productive as the guy who gets left alone by the defense focusing in on the more talented players. Brassard isn’t horrible, he just can’t carry a line. Let’s be honest, on a team like the Jackets, if you have a hint of talent, the defense can key on you. Brassard’s issue is that he does not have enough talent to overcome that. Besides, can you name five guys on the Jackets you WOULD let play on your top line? Columbus needed and expected him to be a star and that, I think, is beyond his abilities. The expectations just crushed the guy. I don’t think he’ll ever be in the hockey hall of fame, but he could be a role player on another team.

]]> http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/03/derick-brassard-to-ottawa-rumblings-rumble-on/comment-page-1/#comment-22589 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 06:33:40 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=58031#comment-22589 3 thumbs down yet no explanation to why? I really am curious to know why anyone would be interested, please…

]]> http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/03/derick-brassard-to-ottawa-rumblings-rumble-on/comment-page-1/#comment-22567 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:20:51 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=58031#comment-22567 can someone please fill me in on why anyone would be interested in Brassard. what does he bring to the table. I would never let him play in my top lines or minutes… I just don’t get why there would be any buzz on this guy ???? am I wrong ?

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