Brickley skated just 9:05 in Saturday's season finale against the Penguins, finishing the season with a goal and three assists in 14 appearances.

EDGE Analysis

Brickley was little more than a warm body called up from the AHL after New York sold off a couple forwards at the trade deadline. The unrestricted free agent will hope to compete for a job at the NHL level somewhere next season, but there's a good chance he's forced to settle for a return to the AHL.

Brickley was a healthy scratch during Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Vancouver.

EDGE Analysis

Brickley is the 13th forward for the Rangers, but that role has offered the occasional appearance since coach David Quinn likes to use healthy scratches as a teaching tool. With just three points in nine games, Brickley's impact is limited even when he gets to see game ice.

Brickley potted a goal in Tuesday's win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Brickley crashed the net hard on Filip Chytil's shot, using his body to knock the puck out of midair and into the net. The goal was originally waved off for using his arms to knock it in, but the review deemed there was no intentional motion and Brickley's first goal as a Ranger stood. The 26-year-old now has two points in three games with the Rangers.

Brickley was recalled from AHL Hartford on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

While not much of an offensive producer, the University of Vermont product impacts games with his skating ability and physical style. Expect Brickley to assume a bottom-six role for Friday's tilt in Buffalo.

Nashville traded Brickley to the Rangers on Monday in exchange for Cole Schneider.

EDGE Analysis

Brickley's last NHL action came as a member of the Panthers a season ago. He's spent this season playing for AHL Milwaukee, where the 26-year-old has managed to tally 11 points in 39 games. It remains to be seen what role Brickley will see with his new team.

Brickley signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Predators on Sunday. The deal is worth $650,000 at the NHL level and $300,000 in the AHL.

EDGE Analysis

Brickley is a bottom-six energy cog who hunts down loose pucks and scores a decent amount. Last season, he registered 12 points (four goals, eight assists) over 44 games with the Panthers. This checks out as a nice depth signing for the Predators.

Brickley finished with four goals and eight assists over 44 games in 2017-18, while averaging 11:53 of ice time.

EDGE Analysis

At the beginning of his rookie year, Brickley began to enjoy a steady presence on the bottom six in Florida. However, as the year progressed, he started receiving more and more time in the press box, and just appeared in four of the final 21 games after the start of March. Brickley was able to provide a steady physical presence though, pitching in 82 hits on the campaign, and did spend some time momentarily on the first line with Jonathan Huberdeau and Vincent Trocheck when Florida was battling injuries. Brickley is a restricted free agent, so it's unclear if he'll be back in Florida, but he'll likely have an opportunity to make an opening night roster no matter where he ends up.

Brickley scored the game-winning goal and set up the insurance marker in a 2-0 win over the Canadiens on Saturday night.

EDGE Analysis

Brickley has 11 points in 28 games, but just four in his last 20. Nice game, but he's just not fantasy worthy.

Brickley has been held of the scoresheet in eight straight games.

EDGE Analysis

Interspersed among Brickley's scoring drought has been five games in which he was a healthy scratch. Even when the Massachusetts native is in the lineup, his minutes have been limited (11:42 of ice time per game), further depressing his fantasy value. Unless the 25-year-old can turn his game around soon, don't be surprised to see him sent down for a stint in the minors.

Brickley (upper body) will return to the lineup Saturday night against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

The man they call "Brick" returns from a three-game injury layoff. He told reporters that he prides himself on playing a simple game, which is a humble assertion for a guy who's recorded two goals, five assists and a plus-6 rating through eight games this season.