Brian Willsie

46-Year-Old Right WingRW
 Free Agent  
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$Signed by Montreal in July of 2011.
RWMontreal Canadiens  Free Agent
July 7, 2011
The Canadiens have signed Willsie to a one-year, two-way contract, the team's official site reports.
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The 33-year-old has spent most of the last couple of seasons at the AHL level, but he'll give the Habs some experienced forward depth to call on this coming season.
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Not in Montreal organization any longer. Played for a team in Switzerland last year.
The 33-year old Willsie played last season with Hamilton (AHL) and has played just five NHL games over the last three years.
Willsie is a journeyman who makes his next stop in Washington at the age of 32. He may see some time in the NHL if needed, but doubt he will make the Opening Day roster. He is a nice pick up for the organization if an injury occurs and a hole needs filled.
Willsie is no longer a scoring threat, as his one goal in 42 games last season will attest. He will be a third- or fourth-liner for the Avs at best, and merits no fantasy consideration. Signed a one-year deal with the Capitals in July 2010.
Willsie battled injuries last season and only appeared in 53 games. He has 40-point potential, but hasn't been able to approach those kind of numbers the past two seasons. He will be a fringe player for the Avs this season if he cracks the roster at all.
Willsie's numbers dropped by almost 50 percent last season to 11 goals and 10 assists. For this season will he revert to his best season when he was with the Capitals or stay the course like last season? He might be helped by the addition of several new free agents.
He will be looked upon for energy and points here and there for the Kings. He and Scott Thornton could make up 2/3rds of an energy line.
Willsie was a bright spot on an otherwise underachieving AHL Portland team in 2004-05, finishing second on the team in scoring (40 points) and first in goals (23) despite playing in only 53 games. With a solid training camp, Willsie should secure a third- or fourth-line spot on the opening day roster.
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RWWashington Capitals  Free Agent
January 12, 2011
The Capitals assigned Willsie to AHL Hershey on Wednesday, Katie Carrera of the Washington Post reports.
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RWWashington Capitals  Free Agent
January 10, 2011
The Capitals have recalled Willsie from AHL Hershey, the Washington Post reports.
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RWWashington Capitals  Free Agent
July 14, 2010
The Capitals signed Willsie to a one-year contract Wednesday, the Globe and Mail's James Mirtle reports.
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RWColorado Avalanche  Free Agent
December 3, 2009
Willsie has been reassigned to Lake Erie of the AHL, the Denver Post reports.
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RWColorado Avalanche  Free Agent
November 30, 2009
Willsie has been recalled from AHL Lake Erie, the Denver Post reports.
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