Derick Brassard

by Vondy on Apr 2, 2010 6:57 PM EDT Comment 4 comments

Hello! I'm a Blue Jacket fan living in San Jose. I don't get to watch a ton of Jackets games, but I was wondering what you guys think of Derick Brassard? I've followed him pretty closely since he broke into the NHL, but I wanted to know what Blue Jackets fans in Ohio think his career potential is??? (i.e. franchise player? first line center? second line center?) I know he hasn't had a great season this year, (I think he has 35 points, -15 rating as of today) but do you think he can put up 80 pts consistantly one he really hits his prime? Lastly, what NHL player would you most compare him to? I already received my Brassard and Voracek sherseys in the mail...go Jacket in 2010-2011!!!

Thanks,

Vondy

0 recs | Comment 4 comments |

Story-email Email Printer Print

Comments

This year you could kinda throw out since he missed almost all of last year

This year was mostly spent getting him back into playing shape and getting a rapour with the guy he would be on a line with and getting fully settled in to the grind that is a full NHL season. bu next year he should be much better

Players who should be in the Hall of Fame: Pat TIllman, Dwight White, Donnie Shell, L.C. Greenwood, Ray Guy, Steve Tasker, Greg Llyod, Andy Russel, Cris Carter, Kevin Greene and Jerry Kramer
"Its a Great Day to be a Mountaineer where ever you may be" Tony Caridi
Canal Street Chronicles resident Steelers Fan

by WVPiratesfan on Apr 2, 2010 10:58 PM EDT reply actions

At the very least, a top 2 center. Depending on how hard he brings it in camp, he could end up a #1 but he’d have to out-play Vermette. Not saying it can’t be done, but Vermette has played far and away above expectations.

Columbus til I die, Columbus til I die. I know I am, I swear I am, Columbus til I die!

"Turner, at midcourt...inside it, at the buzzer, GOT IT!!!!"

by Andrew Tolliver on Apr 5, 2010 8:38 AM EDT reply actions

Like WV says, this year was dedicated to getting Brass back on track. He has shown recently that he is rounding into form while playing with Voracek and Umby. At the end of the day though I believe the Jackets envision him riding shotgun to Nash, but I can see him staying paired with Jake if Howson and the scouts go for a center with the first round pick this year. Vermette could stay as the top line center until the new kid is ready (if not Hall or Seguin, I’m hoping for Riley Sheehan) At that point Vermette could slide down to third line center.

Finding a comparable for Brass is difficult for me. When he was drafted folks were comparing him to Danny Briere, but I’m not so sure that’s still relevant.

Follow me on Twitter! Mike MacLean

Manager of The Cannon, a Columbus Blue Jackets Blog

by Mike MacLean on Apr 5, 2010 11:07 AM EDT reply actions

2nd line center at best.

by bolenbaugh on Apr 13, 2010 10:36 PM EDT reply actions

Comments For This Post Are Closed

Search

FanPosts

Community blog posts and discussion.

Recent FanPosts

+ New FanPost All FanPosts >

Central Standings

	GP	W	L	OTL	PT
Chicago Second City Hockey	82	52	22	8	112
Detroit Winging It In Motown	82	44	24	14	102
Nashville On the Forecheck	82	47	29	6	100
St. Louis St. Louis Game Time	82	40	32	10	90
Columbus The Cannon	82	32	35	15	79

(updated 4.12.2010 at 9:21 AM EDT)

Blue Jackets Schedule

Next 5 Games

@ Atlanta Bird Watchers Anonymous	Tue 09/21	7:00 PM EDT
Washington Japers' Rink	Wed 09/22	7:00 PM EDT
Pittsburgh PensBurgh	Fri 09/24	7:00 PM EDT
@ Pittsburgh PensBurgh	Sat 09/25	7:00 PM EDT
Minnesota Hockey Wilderness	Tue 09/28	7:00 PM EDT

Last 5 Games

Detroit Winging It In Motown	Fri 04/09	SO - L 0 - 1
@ Detroit Winging It In Motown	Wed 04/07	L 3 - 4
@ St. Louis St. Louis Game Time	Mon 04/05	OT - L 1 - 2
Washington Japers' Rink	Sat 04/03	L 2 - 3
@ Detroit Winging It In Motown	Thu 04/01	L 2 - 3

The Cannon: An SB Nation Community

Network Bar

The Cannon -

A Columbus Blue Jackets Blog