Derick Brassard is the newest member of the New York Islanders after signing a one-year deal on Wednesday afternoon. The 31-year-old center is a 12-year NHL veteran, featuring stints with Columbus (2007-13), the Rangers (2013-16), Ottawa (2016-18), Pittsburgh (2018-19), Florida (2019) and Colorado (2019). The Quebec native stands 6-foot-1, 202-pounds, shoots left and was drafted sixth overall by Columbus during the 2006 NHL Draft.
Here are seven things to get to know the Isles newest player.
7 Facts: Derick Brassard
Brassard signed a one-year contract with the Islanders on Wednesday

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