The New York Rangers have not had a great stretch of hockey since returning from the Olympic break, and it is easy for fans to be down in the dumps. When a team is in a rut of negativity, it is easy to avoid the positives, but there is something fans should look at Derick Brassard as a positive to ease their concerns.
Brassard has been up and down since he was acquired by the New York Rangers at last year's trade deadline, but he has shown some promise under Alain Vigneault this season. It is easy to look at Brassard's stats and pass judgment, but here is a better look at what Brassard has brought to the table.
For a huge part of the 2013-14 season, Brassard has been the triggerman on the Blueshirts' best line.
The Chris Kreider—Derek Stepan—Rick Nash line had some success at times this season, but Brassard’s line has arguably been better.
The 2006 first-round pick has been in the middle of Mats Zuccarello and Benoit Pouliot for the majority of the season, and the line has produced despite its limited minutes. Brassard has been averaging a total of 15:35 a game, and that is pretty ...
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Article written by Tom Urtz Jr.
How Derick Brassard Has Shown Promise Under Alain Vigneault During in 2013-14
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