Derick Brassard RUMORS & NEWS

North Jersey "A former Columbus Blue Jacket is carrying the Rangers' offense in the playoffs, but it's not the one they envisioned. While Rick Nash, the team's blockbuster acquisition last summer, was held off the score sheet again, Derick Brassard continued his impressive postseason by scoring the only goal..." May 13

New York Post "Derick Brassard was raised in Canada and spent nearly six seasons playing in Columbus, but he was born for Broadway. Playing in only his fourth career playoff game, the 25-year-old center, who was traded to the Rangers on April 3 as part of the deal for Marian Gaborik, had his second straight..." May 09

New York Post "Derick Brassard’s playoff debut at the Garden was more memorable than he could have expected. The 25-year-old center, who was acquired last month from Columbus as part of the trade for Marian Gaborik, had a sensational performance in the Rangers’ 4-3 win over the Capitals in Game 3, producing..." May 07

New York Post "Derick Brassard came to the Rangers with a ripped undershirt. He was told he’s no longer in Columbus, he’s no longer a Blue Jacket, and could have a new undershirt if he’d like. But the 25-year-old likes the one he has had for two years, and if he keeps playing the way he did Saturday night at..." April 15

Columbus Dispatch "Blue Jackets center Derick Brassard wasn't thinking clearly. Late in a 6-0 loss Tuesday night at San Jose, Brassard was driven into the end boards by Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle, who then barked at him to "get up," a suggestion that Brassard was embellishing the hit. What followed wasn't..." February 02

Columbus Dispatch "The minor surge in the production of three principal Blue Jackets has in part coincided with a midseason coaching change. Forwards Rick Nash, Derick Brassard and Antoine Vermette have perked up in recent days, but Nash said it is unclear what impact a potential turnaround might have on a..." January 16

Columbus Dispatch "Derick Brassard skated as a top-six forward for the Blue Jackets in last night's 4-3 overtime loss to Nashville, two nights after sitting through his eighth healthy scratch in the past 12 games. Brassard returned to the power play and played a hybrid role on a line with Antoine Vermette and..." December 09

Columbus Dispatch "For years, the Blue Jackets have lamented their lack of skill, scoring and depth at center ice. Third line talent has been used in first- and second-line roles. Young talent has been hurried to the show before they've earned it. The names Jan Hrdina and Kris Beech still send shivers down the..." August 27

Columbus Dispatch "Blue Jackets center Derick Brassard has been alongside his teammates for a disheartening five-game trip. He has chatted with them, dined with them, practiced with them. He has done everything but what they needed most - play in the games. The absence of the team's top center, out because of..." March 06