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06-23-2007, 09:32 AM
With the pick acquired from Philly for Marty Biron, we picked:
D T. J. Brennan (http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/t.j._brennan)
DOB: April 3, 1989; Height: 6'0; Weight: 204 lbs.
Brennan had a massive rookie season for the St. John's Fog Devils. Going undrafted in the CHL, Brennan, a Willingbord, New Jersey native, who played local hockey in Philadelphia in 2005-06, was signed as a free agent by the Newfoundland-based squad prior to training camp, and made the team after an impressive pre-season. Immediately jumping into the top defensive pairing for the young squad, Brennan displayed great offensive ability, bringing excellent puck movement from the point, and quarterbacking the developing team's power play. As a rookie, he finished the season with 16 goals and 41 points, good enough for fifth on the team in scoring (and first among defensemen). Just as impressive was his modest -8 rating, also tops among the team's blue liners. The league offices did not overlook Brennan’s performance, as he was named the defensive rookie of the year.
Brennan is a bit of a boom or bust prospect, given the relatively raw nature of his game, contrasted against his excellent offensive game. Brennan is a strong skater with good creativity with the puck both in his own end and controlling the play in the offensive zone, and boasts a cannonading slap shot from the point. He also brings respectable defensive coverage and a bit of a physical tinge to the table.
D T. J. Brennan (http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/t.j._brennan)
DOB: April 3, 1989; Height: 6'0; Weight: 204 lbs.
Brennan had a massive rookie season for the St. John's Fog Devils. Going undrafted in the CHL, Brennan, a Willingbord, New Jersey native, who played local hockey in Philadelphia in 2005-06, was signed as a free agent by the Newfoundland-based squad prior to training camp, and made the team after an impressive pre-season. Immediately jumping into the top defensive pairing for the young squad, Brennan displayed great offensive ability, bringing excellent puck movement from the point, and quarterbacking the developing team's power play. As a rookie, he finished the season with 16 goals and 41 points, good enough for fifth on the team in scoring (and first among defensemen). Just as impressive was his modest -8 rating, also tops among the team's blue liners. The league offices did not overlook Brennan’s performance, as he was named the defensive rookie of the year.
Brennan is a bit of a boom or bust prospect, given the relatively raw nature of his game, contrasted against his excellent offensive game. Brennan is a strong skater with good creativity with the puck both in his own end and controlling the play in the offensive zone, and boasts a cannonading slap shot from the point. He also brings respectable defensive coverage and a bit of a physical tinge to the table.