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Brassard Un-Retires for Swiss League Stint
11 Dec
Summary
- Derick Brassard has come out of retirement at age 38.
- He signed with Geneve-Servette in Switzerland's National League.
- Brassard brings 16 seasons of NHL experience to his new team.
Derick Brassard, a former forward for the Edmonton Oilers, has officially announced his return to professional hockey after retiring. At 38 years old, Brassard has signed a contract with Geneve-Servette, a team competing in Switzerland's National League, for the remainder of the current 2025-26 season.
This decision to resume his playing career overseas comes as a surprise, as Brassard last played professionally during the 2022-23 season with the Ottawa Senators. His return to the ice marks a significant development for hockey fans eager to see him compete again.
Brassard is expected to bring a wealth of experience to Geneve-Servette. Drafted sixth overall in 2006, he amassed 215 goals, 330 assists, and 545 points in 1,013 NHL games across 16 seasons. His brief tenure with the Oilers saw him play 15 games, scoring two goals and adding one assist.
