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Andrew Brunette

Minnesota Wild

1973/08/24 36

6-1 210

Sudbury, Ont., Canada

13

the Washington Capitals in 1993 (7th round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2009 Wild 16 7 4 11 -6 4 5 0 1 0 25

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has great offensive instincts. Can set up plays and finish them off with equal zest. Is very creative with the puck and positionally sound.
Flaws
  • Is a below-average skater, which prevents him from elevating his play to a top-tier level. Does not initiate a lot of contact.
Career Potential
  • Savvy top-six winger.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

February 24, 2009 Missed 2 games (lower body injury).
February 21, 2009 Lower body injury, day-to-day.
July 1, 2008 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Minnesota Wild to a 3-year contract.
September 13, 2006 Re-signed by the Colorado Avalanche to a one-year contract extension through the 2007-08 season.
May 6, 2006 Jaw injury, day-to-day (didn't miss any games).
August 6, 2005 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Colorado Avalanche to a two-year contract.
August 12, 2004 Re-signed by the Minnesota Wild to a one-year contract.
July 16, 2004 Filed for salary arbitration.
June 30, 2004 Minnesota Wild tendered a qualifying offer.
January 2, 2002 Missed 1 game (shoulder injury).
December 31, 2001 Shoulder injury, day-to-day.
July 6, 2001 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Minnesota Wild.
February 21, 2001 Missed 1 game (groin).
February 17, 2001 Groin, day-to-day.
January 25, 2001 Missed 4 games (concussion).
January 17, 2001 Concussion, day-to-day.

Trades

July 1, 2008 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Minnesota Wild.
August 6, 2005 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Colorado Avalanche.
July 6, 2001 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Minnesota Wild.
June 21, 1999 Nashville Predators traded Andrew Brunette to the Atlanta Thrashers for a 5th round selection (Matt Hendricks) in 2000.
June 26, 1998 Claimed by the Nashville Predators from the Washington Capitals in Expansion Draft.
June 26, 1993 Drafted by the Washington Capitals in the 7th round (174th overall) in 1993.

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