Exceptional game for Brassard. Stepped in and played like he was on Nuge's line all year. Great acquisition. Go Holland.
Welcome to Oil County, Brassard!
That's a great point., unless Benson approved like you say or why not 61? I'm glad they didn't give Kulak #77, that's Klefbom'sDon’t really love that the organization gave him #16 unless they cleared it with Benson first, considering he was wearing that number this season and played a decent number of games up with the big squad.
Sends the wrong message, especially if Benson is going to be called up at any point due to injuries / being a black ace.
It’s not like Brassard hasn’t worn other numbers before either.
Not a huge deal but it just seems a bit disrespectful to the kid.
Not blaming Brassard - he probably doesn’t even know.
On another note I thought he had a solid first game. Scored the winner and showed some nice chemistry with RNH on that “third” line.
Don’t really love that the organization gave him #16 unless they cleared it with Benson first, considering he was wearing that number this season and played a decent number of games up with the big squad.
Sends the wrong message, especially if Benson is going to be called up at any point due to injuries / being a black ace.
It’s not like Brassard hasn’t worn other numbers before either.
Not a huge deal but it just seems a bit disrespectful to the kid.
Not blaming Brassard - he probably doesn’t even know.
On another note I thought he had a solid first game. Scored the winner and showed some nice chemistry with RNH on that “third” line.
Thought we weren't allowed to give Holland credit on this board.Exceptional game for Brassard. Stepped in and played like he was on Nuge's line all year. Great acquisition. Go Holland.
I don't think you'll ever see Benson in Oiler colors again, so a non-issue. They will call up others (Holloway, Scevior) before him.Don’t really love that the organization gave him #16 unless they cleared it with Benson first, considering he was wearing that number this season and played a decent number of games up with the big squad.
Sends the wrong message, especially if Benson is going to be called up at any point due to injuries / being a black ace.
It’s not like Brassard hasn’t worn other numbers before either.
Not a huge deal but it just seems a bit disrespectful to the kid.
Not blaming Brassard - he probably doesn’t even know.
On another note I thought he had a solid first game. Scored the winner and showed some nice chemistry with RNH on that “third” line.
Drai wouldn't have gotten the space that Nuge does because Drai is a 50 goal scorer that everyone on the ice is aware of. That said it's nice to have options because we know that Hyman and Nuge click really well too.Still think his style would make him a better fit with Drai. Hyman with Nuge.
Nuge had 7SOG + post last night.. imagine if that was Drai shooting from those spots.
1) Hope you're right - usually players ask the incumbent player themselves (see Bobrovsky in Florida), but that seems unlikely given that Brassard was coming from Philly and Benson is currently in California. I guess you'd assume the organization took the onus in that case.1) I would assume that he was asked, rather than assume that he wasn't. Hockey has rituals and customs, so it would be a surprise if they "forgot" to ask.
2). The normal custom is to defer to the NHL vet for numbers. If Benson was approached, custom would be that he'd say yes, unless he was already an established NHLer and key part of the team (which he is not)
3) "Black Ace"... not sure a tweener like Benson qualifies. No disrespect intended, but that's a stretch.
I’d almost guarantee Brassard sent Benson some money for the number. Benson im sure understands. When an NHL vet of like 10 other teams comes in and wants your number you negotiate some $$$. Bet the story comes out later as to what Brassard offered him.
I don't think you'll ever see Benson in Oiler colors again, so a non-issue. They will call up others (Holloway, Scevior) before him.
I’d almost guarantee Brassard sent Benson some money for the number. Benson im sure understands. When an NHL vet of like 10 other teams comes in and wants your number you negotiate some $$$. Bet the story comes out later as to what Brassard offered him.
Benson is a black ace? What on Earth. Are you his agent?Don’t really love that the organization gave him #16 unless they cleared it with Benson first, considering he was wearing that number this season and played a decent number of games up with the big squad.
Sends the wrong message, especially if Benson is going to be called up at any point due to injuries / being a black ace.
It’s not like Brassard hasn’t worn other numbers before either.
Not a huge deal but it just seems a bit disrespectful to the kid.
Not blaming Brassard - he probably doesn’t even know.
On another note I thought he had a solid first game. Scored the winner and showed some nice chemistry with RNH on that “third” line.
Nice that he got a goal in his first game as odd as it was. Own goal, Sharks player deflected, and Nuge whiffed. The only trouble with the two playing with each other is that neither scores all that much at EV, that said in G/G Brassard scores at way higher rate than Nuge does. Both these guys can pass and move puck around but one of them has to be potting to be helpful. The other guy, Pulju, he ain't scoring either. hehThose first period setups would have an outsider thinking they've played together all season, not a few shifts.
You can almost read their lips on the goal Brassard goal in the celebration huddle, looked like he said "Did you get that?" and Nuge shook his head no and said "You did.". Brassard looked like he was having fun last night. I hope the solid chemistry continues to build and there's no reason why it shouldn't.
I don't think you'll ever see Benson in Oiler colors again, so a non-issue. They will call up others (Holloway, Scevior) before him.
Lol since when do teams have to clear number choices with AHL players?Don’t really love that the organization gave him #16 unless they cleared it with Benson first, considering he was wearing that number this season and played a decent number of games up with the big squad.
Sends the wrong message, especially if Benson is going to be called up at any point due to injuries / being a black ace.
It’s not like Brassard hasn’t worn other numbers before either.
Not a huge deal but it just seems a bit disrespectful to the kid.
Not blaming Brassard - he probably doesn’t even know.
On another note I thought he had a solid first game. Scored the winner and showed some nice chemistry with RNH on that “third” line.