When third-line center Valtteri Filppula left this past offseason, the New York Islanders signed veteran Derick Brassard to a one-year, $1.2 million deal to fill that void.
Brassard is no longer as productive as he once was, but the Islanders thought they’d be adding a crafty veteran with something left in the tank. So far, that really hasn’t been the case.
The 32-year-old has recorded 32 points (10 goals and 22 assists) in 66 games this year. Point-wise, this has been his most productive season in years but, overall, Brassard has been disappointing.
He’s eighth on the team in points (seventh among forwards), tied for seventh in goals, and tied for seventh in assists (sixth among forwards).