PITTSBURGH — It’s taken four days for the Penguins newest center to make it to Pittsburgh, but Derick Brassard is on the ice and ready to play for his new team.
Welcome to the Burgh, Brassard! pic.twitter.com/H0X7smwqTJ
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 27, 2018
Brassard took part in the team's optional game day skate Tuesday morning. They play the New Jersey Devil's at PPG Paints Arena Tuesday night.
His arrival in Pittsburgh was delayed by his work visa.
He said he was going a little stir crazy waiting in Toronto for everything to clear so he could fly to Pittsburgh. He arrived late Monday night.
Media on Brassard waiting for his work visa: “Were you going stir crazy up there?"
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 27, 2018
Brassard: “Yeah, a little bit. Especially when my flight was delayed for two hours… I came in late last night. I’m glad to finally be here. I still can’t really believe that I’m here right now.”
Brassard said it’s “pretty surreal” to have a chance to play with some great players.
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