Brassard in NY...what to expect?

[CHunter]

Does this guy has the upside to become a 60 Pts player? Does Richards buyout changes anything for him? Vigneault seems to like him a lot....thoughts?

[lucifer316]

45-55 is the likely range for him, he might be able to flirt with 60 occasionally

[27Blue]

I bet he is the third line center to start next year... or traded.
After the playoff exit, I can see Sather making a move for a big (physically speaking) center.

[lucifer316]

I bet he is the third line center to start next year... or traded.
After the playoff exit, I can see Sather making a move for a big (physically speaking) center.

his average ice time was less than both Stepan and Richards last season by about 2 and 3 minutes respectively, so he kinda already was the 3rd line center for the majority of the time

[27Blue]

i know... my thinking was that he isn't going to get a big jump because richards is leaving town. I would expect more of the same as last year (45 points).

[lucifer316]

i know... my thinking was that he isn't going to get a big jump because richards is leaving town. I would expect more of the same as last year (45 points).

i think a full season of chemistry with Zucc and finally knowing the system might lead to a little more than 45 points, the whole team was pretty brutal to start the season and i don't expect a similar start this coming season

[kovalchuk17]

45-50 if playing full-time 3rd line minutes with zuc and another linemate where they show some chemistry. theres a chance martin st.louis will be that guy which would bump them up to 2nd line. 55 and maybe even 60 is possible in that scenario.

[MXHockey]

45-55 is the likely range for him, he might be able to flirt with 60 occasionally

This, and expectations should be more in line with the 45pt end of the spectrum. Cheers.

[Zorro]

Jumbo Joe could end up in NYC before all is said and done!!

[pmorrow]

From what I gather NYR are actually very happy with Stepan and Brassard's development this season and playoffs. They could go into next season with them as their 1-2 and be fine with it. If that's the case, then 40 pts is probably the basement for Brassard per 82.

[Zorro]

If the Rangers don't add anybody this off season to be either their #1 or #2 centerman, and play the entire season with Stepan and Brassard as their top two down the middle, the Rangers WILL not make the playoffs in 2014/15!!

It might be a bold statement, and I may take some heat for it, but its truly how I feel..

This is why I feel Joe Thornton will be heading to Gothem City!! HaHaHa..