Brittain was another 3rd round 2008 pick and he is a big tough power forward who really lives up to the term.
At 6’5 210 pounds Brittain is a physical beast, he’s a crease crasher who will hit you in the mouth, take your lunch money and run your goalie for a dirty goal. With him do not look at overall point production. He is not a playmaker, what he is, is a big dude with soft hands and a willingness to get to the dirty areas of the ice to wreak havoc. Of his 52 points last year 32 were goals which is an improvement from the previous year. Next you will notice the PIMS, his draft year he had 100, last year only 65. As he improves he will fight less, but make no mistake HE CAN AND WILL drop the gloves.
He’s actually a pretty decent skater for his size but still needs to improve, he’s not the best puck handler but that’s not his job or role really. But he can protect the puck with his body and control the boards. He’s good on the forecheck and will lay some devastating hits.
With his size do not be surprised to see him playing in the NHL soon, he’s a guy that at the very least will be an effective 3rd/4th liner, and if he pans out and reaches his potential a Lucic type PF who the team always has to account for on the ice.
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