Player Discussion: Derick Brassard 2019-20
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I am unsure what the goal of this post is. The Islanders did not draft MDC to be a third line winger either but here we are.
If Brassard scores 20 goals this year on the wing so be it. He looks good on the wing and for a team that does not have the most talent in the world on offense I am absolutely fine with having Brassard play on the wing especially with how Bardreau has looked at center so far.
LeapOnOver
Mackenzie is a hack!
Well, guess I'll reiterate because nothing you said is anything I argued against. What my point is, people are calling out those who criticized Brassard because they weren't patient with him. My point is those who criticized him for sucking at center are still right, because he did. Again, I'm thrilled he's playing so well on the wing and turned out to be a worthwhile signing....it just still leaves us with center dilemmas.
Just like some folks were quick to write-off Brassard, we shouldn't be quick to annoint Bardreau as a full time NHLer. Quine and Fritz have both looked like heroes in the past but in the end are still career minor leaguers.
I know when people make a post that seems critical others just want to jump down their throat, but I think i'm being pretty fair here. LL still has the challenge of finding a legit 3C for this team or a 4C if the 4th line stays broken up.
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Brass has looked great on his new line as a winger....My only problem with him is that he looked like crap in the faceoff circle and that was the actual reason I was happy we signed him. The islanders in general are terrible at face-offs right now and its going to hurt special teams over the long haul.
Are we sure that Brassard won't move back to Center at all this season? Its possible that it took him a few games to get acclimated here - not just that he was struggling at Center.
Right now, Bardreau is doing a competent job at filling in at the #3C spot. If that continues, great. If he slows down, gets hurt, etc. Brassard can easily go back there and I suspect he will be a lot better than his first stint. He has too long a track record at the position to think he can - all of a sudden - play wing very well but no longer play Center.
100% there is a chance he’s back at center. Writing him off as a player altogether, which some did after a handful of games, is the only thing dumber than writing him off at a position.
LeapOnOver
Mackenzie is a hack!
I hope not. It was dreadful. It's obvious the guys got a fragile mental makeup. Can't handle being traded or playing for three teams.....I would just keep him in a spot where he doesn't need to think too much and actually contributes.
LeapOnOver
Mackenzie is a hack!
Is this a Yogi Berra quote? What does that even mean, lol.
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Funny, this is why it's good to wait and see by the deadline what we need. Is it Toffoli or Pageau? Brassard's position might tell us the answer.
Wow I thought the naysayers on Brassard had taken cover and rightfully so. Can’t believe I’m going to post this again. Writing off a player after a handful of games on a new team is moronic. Similarly writing off a player’s ability to handle a position based on a handful of games on a new team is moronic.
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Looks like we will find out tonight, as he's skating as the 3rd line center today.
The Winter Soldier
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Best Isles player tonight after 2 periods. Really this was a great pick up this summer by Lou. Doing it all over the ice.
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Keep that line together and Brassard on the wing. Great chemistry.
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Are the Islanders with Trotz at the helm going to be the destination for veteran middle six tweeners to revive their careers on a 1 year deal?
Kudos to Brass, got comfortable with the new team relatively quickly. Exceeded expectations so far.
Kudos to Brass, got comfortable with the new team relatively quickly. Exceeded expectations so far.
LeapOnOver
Mackenzie is a hack!
Can't believe your going to post it again either, because I actually don't care what your opinion is.
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Did anyone else see those bunny hops in the celebration pile after the second goal yesterday?
I lol’d
I lol’d
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It seems like Brass is involved every time we score. The guy is red hot.
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Every game he makes your comments look sillier and sillier.
That line is riding the wave, lets hope it continues! We are seeing the maturation of AB right now, I would have to think some of that could be his relationship with fellow QMJHL alum DB.
In any event this is what a true coach can do DB wasn't getting it done and BT put him in a position to succeed, putting him on the wing.He and his newfound line mates are killing it! I'm happy for him as he was being destroyed on this board congratulation to DB.
In any event this is what a true coach can do DB wasn't getting it done and BT put him in a position to succeed, putting him on the wing.He and his newfound line mates are killing it! I'm happy for him as he was being destroyed on this board congratulation to DB.
Still very early into the season, but id love to see him resigned for a couple more seasons. Hes a great fit in the middle 6. Seems to love it here. He fits like a glove.
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