Winnipeg has placed Brouillette on waivers with the intent to send him down to St. John’s. This move is likely good news on the injury front. Zach Bogosian has been practicing as of late and appears close to a return. Brouillette’s return to the AHL would make way for Bogosian to return tomorrow night in Arizona.
Brouillette, 28, will play in his first game since November 30th (with St. John’s). He has two goals and two assists in 11 games with St. John’s this season. He has one goal and one assist in 10 career NHL games, all of which were with the Capitals last season.
Brouillette, 27, has played in 11 games this season with the St. John’s IceCaps collecting four points (2G / 2A) and four penalty minutes. Both of the defenceman’s goals scored this season have been game winners for the IceCaps. He comes up after the Jets lost Zach Bogosian on Wednesday for 4-6 weeks.
Brouillette did not play in Thursday's game and has been sent back the Hershey. His return suggests that Jack Hillen (leg) could be ready to be activated from injured reserve.
Brouillette has one goal and one assist in two games with the Capitals this season. While with Hershey he has nine goals and eight assists (17 points) in 36 games.
Brouillette played in 29 games with Hershey this season, registering 14 points (9G / 5A) and 10 penalty minutes. The 5’11”, 196-pound defenseman scored a power-play goal on Sunday against Norfolk and ranks first among Bears defensemen in goals this season.
Brouillette is a 26-year-old defenseman has five points in 52 games with the Hershey Bears of the AHL this season.
