Curmudgeon

The Canucks still have the contract space to ink Brassard to a deal. However, from what I've read, there's been concerns about Brassard's skating. Whereas Eliot's skating is a strength of his, it's a weakness for Brassard and there's a worry he may not overcome his skating woes to make an NHL impact. It's why guys like Tate Olson, Carl Neill, and Cole Candella weren't signed in the past (also, those 3 guys were a bit one note as hockey players)...

With that said, I'm of the opinion that Brassard is worth signing. With Sautner (and Juolevi) likely to graduate to the NHL next season, having more defensive prospect depth in Utica is going to be a good thing. Brassard has shown flashes of being a legit prospect and I could see him inking an ELC elsewhere if he's not signed by us.

Thanks. Exactly what I was looking for.