Flyers Sign Forward Derick Brassard to One Year Deal
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 27: Derick Brassard #16 of the Arizona Coyotes shoots the puck pressured by Dylan Gambrell #7 of the San Jose Sharks during the NHL game at Gila River Arena on March 27, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Sharks 4-0.
The Flyers have continued their busy off season by adding Forward Derick Brassard. It is a one year deal worth $825k.
OFFICIAL: We've signed forward Derick Brassard to a one-year deal! 📃✍️ https://t.co/Qd1YwAFjqA
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) August 25, 2021
This will be Brassard’s 15th year in the NHL. he has previously spent time with the Blue Jackets, Islanders, Coyotes, Senators, Penguins, Panthers, and spent time with the Rangers under Alain Vigneault. Last year he scored 10 goals and 22 assists in 53 games with the Coyotes. In his career he has 194 goals, and 309 assists across 905 games.
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