Player Discussion Derick Brassard
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Jimmi McJenkins
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Sincerely he looked better then I was expecting. We'll have to see him more for sure, but he appears to be a great find.
MettleMcOiler
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Oil Derrick was right there.
AddyTheWrath
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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.
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.
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's
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TB12
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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.
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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.
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Thought we weren't allowed to give Holland credit on this board.
Bryanbryoil
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Smart, good puck skills and hard working. A very solid acquisition to our 3rd line. Hopefully Brassard and Nuge can get Jesse's confidence going again. If they can then we basically have 2 2nd lines.
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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.
KarmaPolice
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I really like Brassard's puck skills, and how many really smart plays he makes. You can tell he still has a lot of skill in his hands and retains a high level hockey sense. His skating is also pretty good from what I could see. I was pretty excited that we got him for such a pretty low cost, and so far it looks like he could really help us quite a bit.
Brassard/Nuge/Puljujarvi gives us a really good 3rd line, and that means we have 3 really good forward lines with a 4th that is nothing to sneeze at, made from the likes of McLoed/Foegele/Ryan/Shore/Kassian/Archie.
Our forward depth is as good as it's been in years, and a skillful guy like Brassard who seems to be clicking with a now healthy Nuge is really a boon to our chances of making the playoffs, and perhaps doing some damage if we make it.
Brassard/Nuge/Puljujarvi gives us a really good 3rd line, and that means we have 3 really good forward lines with a 4th that is nothing to sneeze at, made from the likes of McLoed/Foegele/Ryan/Shore/Kassian/Archie.
Our forward depth is as good as it's been in years, and a skillful guy like Brassard who seems to be clicking with a now healthy Nuge is really a boon to our chances of making the playoffs, and perhaps doing some damage if we make it.
Shathar
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Brassard looks great for an old horse.
Also, the chances that the whole number thing wasn't worked out between everyone involved is next to nil. I would be cow-jumping-over-the-moon shocked.
Also, the chances that the whole number thing wasn't worked out between everyone involved is next to nil. I would be cow-jumping-over-the-moon shocked.
Bryanbryoil
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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.
The instant chemistry with Nuge was great. Hoping that they can keep it up.
If so, kudos to the pro scouts (for once)
If so, kudos to the pro scouts (for once)
AddyTheWrath
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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.
2) No issues with me if Benson was approached about it.
3) I think a Black Ace is just someone who practices with the team in the post-season, no? If someone like Kyle Beach qualified then I'd assume Benson would be one this year, considering he played some games for us. I don't know - maybe with the newfound depth we wouldn't be calling him up, but there's still a possibility if our lineup is decimated with injury (knock on wood).
If that's the case, I'm 100% fine with it. As long as Benson was notified / requested.
Perhaps, but you never know. Regardless, it's not a great idea (IMO) to give up one of your players / prospects number to a depth guy added at the deadline without asking him.
ChaoticOrange
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High skill guy. Had a nice playoff run for the Isles in 19-20 too. He'll be a help down the stretch.
Ritchie Valens
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Those 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.
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.
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Drivesaitl
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Benson is a black ace? What on Earth. Are you his agent?
Brassard was great and for once the #16 pleased me.
Drivesaitl
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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. heh
But Brassard still looks sharp and on the ball. Cerebral player, good anticipation, wins pucks because of it and using his body for position. He reacts to plays quicker than others do and solid 200ft player. Good pick up. The question is age and health.
Drivesaitl
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Yeah, who cares about Benson? seeya
Personally I like the finality of giving away his number. Kind of reinforces I don't have to see him play again. Multiple years running he ends up being a worse option than walk on players.
Benson just kind of figured as long as he was breathing he'd just eventually be gifted a position or something. His progress has been non existent and no NHL toolbox. He's 24. Time for Europe I guess.
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Lol since when do teams have to clear number choices with AHL players?
ChaoticOrange
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I seem to remember seeing that every number he's worn in his career was currently in use with the Oilers (probably forgetting some but I know he's worn 19, 16, 10, and 25) so I'm guessing that he sent Benson some money or a watch or something to be able to use 16.
