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Avalanche's Derick Brassard: Pots Avs' lone goal

The Avs got him to spark their offense as they make one last run at the playoffs, and he's doing his job, but the rest of the team couldn't step up Sunday against John Gibson.

Avalanche's Derick Brassard: Instant impact for Avs

Brassard was traded from the Panthers earlier Monday morning and immediately made an impact with his new team. He's now skated for three clubs this season, registering 11 goals and 20 points between the Penguins, Panthers and Avalanche over 51 games. He'll be expected to continue scoring as Colorado makes a push for the playoffs.

Avalanche's Derick Brassard: Headed to Mile High City

Well at least Brassard won't have to travel very far to join his new team, as the Panthers were already in Denver for a clash with the Avs on Monday. The center started the season with the Penguins, but was sent to Florida for what was expected to be a short-term stint with the club. Nathan MacKinnon and company will get first crack at convincing the pending unrestricted free agent to stick with the club heading into the offseason while also bolstering the club's scoring options. The Quebec native is slated to be in the lineup Monday against Florida.

Panthers' Derick Brassard: Held out amid trade chatter

Basically, the Panthers don't want to risk an injury to Brassard, who is considered a valuable trade chip as a proven playmaker on an expiring contract. The 31-year-old journeyman, who started the year in Pittsburgh, is likely to end up with his third NHL team as part of the 2018-19 campaign.

Panthers' Derick Brassard: Builds scoring depth

Even though Brassard has been skating on the Panthers' third line, he has still managed to find his way on the scoresheet with four points in his eight games with the team. The Cats have struggled to get offense out of their bottom six all season, and the additions of Brassard and Riley Sheahan have moved them in the right direction. However, we still expect both Brassard and Sheahan to have new homes before the trade deadline passes.