Player Discussion Derick Brassard

[AddyTheWrath]

Lol since when do teams have to clear number choices with AHL players?

It’s one thing if I was only in the AHL all year but he’s spent a lot of the year up with the Oilers. There’s a clear difference.

 

[Mr Positive]

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.

I am big on looking at hockey in psychological and emotional terms, and not like it is a video game. So I hope you are right, because if Benson took that like a jab against him, it's bad for him, the Condors, and the Oilers. In terms of effect on the Oilers, it's probably small, but it would be an even smaller thing to avoid in the first place.

I know a lot of people would say something like "who cares", or "he'd have to be a baby to be offended", just remember that he is fighting for his NHL dream here, and so are our players on the Condors, and even the Oilers. So the stakes are extremely high for Benson. Also, if you ever worked for a company you know that what comes out the bosses' mouths is usually just to keep you going, so you are looking for indicators or subtle hints at times to guess at where you actually stand.

 

[snipes]

I’ll echo the sentiment, I quite enjoyed Brassard‘s play.

We have some serious depth up front that can create difficult matchups with the team fully healthy.

 

[KarmaPolice]

I’ll echo the sentiment, I quite enjoyed Brassard‘s play.

We have some serious depth up front that can create difficult matchups with the team fully healthy.

Was listening to the Staples and McCurdy podcast on Youtube, and agree with David that I think this is the deepest group of forwards we've probably had since the 2006 Cup run. Brassard really helps with that, adding a guy who has serious skill who I think can probably slot in on any line on the LW and not really look out of place. Just such a smart pickup for only a 4th, IMO.

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

It’s one thing if I was only in the AHL all year but he’s spent a lot of the year up with the Oilers. There’s a clear difference.

Not really. He’s done playing for us… aka irrelevant. Career 36 NHL games and done… 29 games in a season isn't a lot either… especially considering he played like 2 minutes for most of them.

 

[LTIR]

It’s one thing if I was only in the AHL all year but he’s spent a lot of the year up with the Oilers. There’s a clear difference.

Benson was up with NHL club because we didn't want to risk losing him to waivers and not because he was an upgrade on Sceviour/Malone etc

 

[McHelpus]

I am big on looking at hockey in psychological and emotional terms, and not like it is a video game. So I hope you are right, because if Benson took that like a jab against him, it's bad for him, the Condors, and the Oilers. In terms of effect on the Oilers, it's probably small, but it would be an even smaller thing to avoid in the first place.

I know a lot of people would say something like "who cares", or "he'd have to be a baby to be offended", just remember that he is fighting for his NHL dream here, and so are our players on the Condors, and even the Oilers. So the stakes are extremely high for Benson. Also, if you ever worked for a company you know that what comes out the bosses' mouths is usually just to keep you going, so you are looking for indicators or subtle hints at times to guess at where you actually stand.

Do you think if woodcroft was the coach at the beginning of the season things would be different for Benson? To me, the only way I see Benson becoming successful in the league is if he starts over with a new club.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Do you think if woodcroft was the coach at the beginning of the season things would be different for Benson? To me, the only way I see Benson becoming successful in the league is if he starts over with a new club.

I know you're not asking me, but I think Benson is just too slow for the NHL. Not only his skating, but his decision making and even his shot perhaps isn't quite NHL quality (he's always been more of a playmaker). Maybe he can improve that. He's 24, which isn't young but also isn't old. Not sure I'd put money on that, though.

 

[Porkleaker]

Anyways, back to Brassard, nice addition and looked great out there, haven't been watching a lot of games because that long covid did a number on me but
had to watch this one.

 

[Arpeggio]

I really like this pickup, and I especially like that he seems to have a bit of attitude, and is a very confident guy. The Oilers need a little more of that in the playoffs, guys who aren't afraid of the moment. I think between Kane, Hyman, Brassard, and even Keith and Ceci, they have the attitude and experience to hopefully handle some adversity in the playoffs.




I'm already hoping that they re-sign this guy on the offseason.

 

[Oilslick941611]

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.

well...Bakersfields uses the same colour as the Oilers....

 

[Stoneman89]

well...Bakersfields uses the same colour as the Oilers....

Okay, okay, smart guy.

 

[WaitingForUser]

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.

I believe I saw on twitter when they announced the numbers that Benson was ok with allowing veteran dibs on the number.

 

[Trafalgar Sadge Law]

He's not really the first guy that comes to mind when you think playoff performer but man he has had some deep productive playoff runs despite being on a dog shit Columbus team to start his career.

 

[duul]

While not an add on the Rakell/Kessel level that I'd have hoped for to go all in this year, he really is the next best thing in a way. Plays a skilled game, spent the night making great reads with RNH. Pulju was an animal as well collecting pucks.

Brassard truly rounds out a third scoring line for us in a way that the current occupant in Foegele couldn't come close to doing. Soft hands, great hockey brain. Legs and strength and dynamic ability may not be there anymore, but he's smart enough to still be effective. That pass to RNH when he hit the post was a play only a handful of guys on the team can make.

 

[McTonyBrar]

Taking a break from my wedding week to say I love brassard so far. Always wanted him in the draft

 

[HockeyGuy1964]

Taking a break from my wedding week to say I love brassard so far. Always wanted him in the draft

So, what you're actually trying to say is that you're gonna need some immediate help to fake your own death.

















Just kidding. Congrats.

 

[Blue Line Turnover]

While not an add on the Rakell/Kessel level that I'd have hoped for to go all in this year, he really is the next best thing in a way. Plays a skilled game, spent the night making great reads with RNH. Pulju was an animal as well collecting pucks.

Brassard truly rounds out a third scoring line for us in a way that the current occupant in Foegele couldn't come close to doing. Soft hands, great hockey brain. Legs and strength and dynamic ability may not be there anymore, but he's smart enough to still be effective. That pass to RNH when he hit the post was a play only a handful of guys on the team can make.

Just the way he was shouting instructions to Pulju, anticipated a turnover in the corner, found that empty ice in the slot, peeled away against the grain after receiving the pass to give RNH some space for an uncontested one-timer were all indicative of high level hockey IQ.

 

[Adrianopolous]

Why isn't he in over Holloway

 

[redgrant]

Why isn't he in over Holloway

Holloway is an offensive top 6 forward. Brassard isnt.

 

[PostBradMalone]

Another wasted draft pick by Kenny.

 

[CycloneSweep]

Holloway is an offensive top 6 forward. Brassard isnt.

Why wasn’t Brassard in? Holloway played like 4 minutes on the 4th line.

 

[TheNumber4]

A non-factor. Was afraid that we’d spend assets on someone who wasn’t going to help again.

Oh well, Kulak was worth it though. And if we resign, a home run.

 

[Trafalgar Sadge Law]

Just another Kenny special. I actually thought he'd be able to contribute a bit based on his production in Philly and reputation as a decent defensive forward but nope, even worse than Devin Shore.

 

[Oilhawks]

I don’t think they gave the guy enough rope TBH. Oh well