Senators sign forward Derick Brassard to a one-year contract after tryout

October 10, 2022 - 11:56am

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Cayden Primeau (30) stretches out his pad to keep Ottawa Senators centre Derick Brassard (61) away from a rebound during second period NHL pre-season hockey action. (Justin Tang/CP)

The Ottawa Senators are signing forwards Derick Brassard to a one-year contract worth $750,000.

Roster update: The #Sens have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with forward Derick Brassard.

— Sens Communications (@Media_Sens) October 10, 2022

Brassard returned for a second stint with the Senators on a professional tryout deal through training camp. Brassard played two seasons in Ottawa from 2016-2018 — helping the club to an Eastern Conference Final run in 2017 with 11 points in 19 playoff games.

The 34-year-old centre split last season between the Philadelphia Flyers and Edmonton Oilers, producing 19 points in 46 games.

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