Is the Brass for real?
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Inferno
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from what ive seen, brassard doesnt have the best shot...which makes him more of a playmaker. thats fine, if you have an elite skillset, which he really doesnt.
hes got fantastic vision, and a great ability to hold on to the puck...often times too long, but that happens with possession guys. hes defintiely got a better shot than blowmez, but its in the hagelin end of a shot, not a scary shot, but nothing that screams SHOOOOOTTTT like Gabby.
I think Brassard has way more tools than Stepan, but I think Stepan is smarter than Brassard, and is also way better along the boards which helps a ton for Torts' game. AVs game may suit Brassard more, since i think hes a (slightly) better skater than Stepan and a better passer (albeit not by much)
I think 60 points is probably what Brassard could max out at, unless hes playing with Nash steadily..then he could maybe hit 70....maybe.
Nice player, but hes not going to carry a line.
i liked how he played in the playoffs, shows hes got "it"...for the most part....even in the bruins series you could see him TRY to take over games...it didnt work, but the fire was there.
hes got fantastic vision, and a great ability to hold on to the puck...often times too long, but that happens with possession guys. hes defintiely got a better shot than blowmez, but its in the hagelin end of a shot, not a scary shot, but nothing that screams SHOOOOOTTTT like Gabby.
I think Brassard has way more tools than Stepan, but I think Stepan is smarter than Brassard, and is also way better along the boards which helps a ton for Torts' game. AVs game may suit Brassard more, since i think hes a (slightly) better skater than Stepan and a better passer (albeit not by much)
I think 60 points is probably what Brassard could max out at, unless hes playing with Nash steadily..then he could maybe hit 70....maybe.
Nice player, but hes not going to carry a line.
i liked how he played in the playoffs, shows hes got "it"...for the most part....even in the bruins series you could see him TRY to take over games...it didnt work, but the fire was there.
Hunter Gathers
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I loved his game at the end of the season, but it's hard to take it with anything but a grain of salt. The guy is really talented, everybody will tell you that. However, consistent production has been his Achilles heal ever since he broke into the NHL.
As I see it, both Stepan and Brassard will be the "X factor" for the Rangers next season. Stepan needs to prove that his play last season was actually due to a breakout and not a flash in the pan. Brassard needs to prove that he is finally ready to produce at a consistent level.
If both of these guys play to their potential, the Rangers will finally have some balanced center depth. I have a feeling that Stepan is more likely to reach his potential than Brassard, but that is for another thread. All I know is that for now, I'm crossing my fingers and hoping Brassard comes up big again. I love his style of play and he is a great asset when he wants to play.
As I see it, both Stepan and Brassard will be the "X factor" for the Rangers next season. Stepan needs to prove that his play last season was actually due to a breakout and not a flash in the pan. Brassard needs to prove that he is finally ready to produce at a consistent level.
If both of these guys play to their potential, the Rangers will finally have some balanced center depth. I have a feeling that Stepan is more likely to reach his potential than Brassard, but that is for another thread. All I know is that for now, I'm crossing my fingers and hoping Brassard comes up big again. I love his style of play and he is a great asset when he wants to play.
TheTakedown
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When I watch jagr during these intense playoff games, I see a little bit of Brass there...
So Brass = Jagr lite... I will take it.
Moore = McD Lite
Now we just actually need Jagr. Speaking of which, he's a free agent this year :p
So Brass = Jagr lite... I will take it.
Moore = McD Lite
Now we just actually need Jagr. Speaking of which, he's a free agent this year :p
AWall THE CLAW
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pld459666
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Brassard is a 40-50 point guy. Thats what I expect next year.
If that makes him the real deal then yes. Hes the real deal.
If that makes him the real deal then yes. Hes the real deal.
slipknottin
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He's a borderline 2nd line center who isn't physical, average at best defensively. And nothing special as a skater.
I don't have high hopes for him.
The idea that he will suddenly blossom I just can't agree with. He has been in the league long enough. He is what he is
I don't have high hopes for him.
The idea that he will suddenly blossom I just can't agree with. He has been in the league long enough. He is what he is
PlamsUnlimited
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Why not? Change of scenery, part of a good team for the first time, still relatively young. He's only 25, his biggest issue is consistency, I don't see why he can't bring a more consistent effort every night, now that he's on a playoff team. It just amazes me that people can apply "he is what he is" to a 25 year old center.
Because after 5 yrs of NHL experience and little progression made, what you see is usually what you get. Technically anything could happen and Brassard can be one of the few players who drastically change their careers in their mid 20's like MSL/Weiss, but you can't really count on that because more often than not, very rarely does a player start to progress after 5 seasons in the league.
I would normally be very wary but he did it in the playoffs. That would lead me to believe the answer is yes. Not uncommon that young player does better with their second NHL team.
LaffyTaffyNYR
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Brassard was part of the problem in CBJ. They were deluded on him being a 1C. I don't see how Brassard is any better than Prospal, Foligno, Dubinsky, Anisimov and co. Those are players just as good as him, but we don't see the 'he's never had a real team!' excuse there.
aufheben
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What does he need to drastically change? He just needs to be more consistent with us than he was with the Blue Jackets. He actually has something to play for now, and he's on a team that's better than anything Columbus has ever iced.
Krams
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55 points is a second-line center. If Brassard can put those kind of numbers up, there's no reason he can't be a second-line player. I'm more confident in his abilities after ridding the organization of Tortorella. He had the team playing timid the entire season and I don't think Brassard would have thrived under Torts for very long.
slipknottin
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And he has who on the rangers? Callahan?
He isn't going to become a powerhouse because he switched teams.
Tawnos
A guy with a bass
Just about every player in the NHL who isn't a superstar? At least on the consistency part.
Edit: Just to be clear, we're talking about years after their draft, not years in the NHL.
That is a lot to ask for since his biggest issue has been inconsistent stretches of play. TBH this sounds a lot like Zherdev when he was acquired. Change in scenery, just needs to tweak inconsistencies, etc. I will believe it when I see it over a full season.
