It looks like unrestricted free agent centre Derick Brassard is about to sign a one-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers. That's the word from former player and now radio host Georges Laraque.
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No word at this point on what the salary might be.
Brassard, 31, is a former sixth overall pick of the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2006. Since then, he has bounced around quite a bit, including playing for three different teams last season after being involved in two trades (Pittsburgh, Florida and Colorado). In 70 games last season, Brassard put up just 23 points (14 goals and nine assists). His best season came with the New York Rangers in 2014-2015 when he put up 60 points (19 goals, 41 assists)
It was rumoured back in early August that the Oilers had interest in Brassard and were talking to him about a potential deal. According to Laraque, that deal is about to come to fruition.
