It's been said they did this to prevent Brassard for moving to Western team.Penguins. I still don't get this deal from Vegas. Do they feel guilty about the expansion draft and what they did to Florida?
Penguins. I still don't get this deal from Vegas. Do they feel guilty about the expansion draft and what they did to Florida?
Apparently, according to John Shannon, they retained on Brassard so he'd stay out of the west, specifically the Jets.
Dunno how true the Jets part is, but retaining on Brassard makes sense if that's the reason. They're not going to be a cap team for two years.
According to Marc Bergevin you can't acquire C in this league though.
He's close to being right though
Just in the last 3 years, Ottawa dealt Spezza, acquired Brassard for Zibanejad, acquired Duchene for Turris, and then traded Brassard.
It's been said they did this to prevent Brassard for moving to Western team.