Justin Brazeau

Justin Brazeau

27-Year-Old Left WingLW
Pittsburgh Penguins
IR
Injury Upper Body
Est. Return 12/9/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Brazeau was dealt to the Wild from the Bruins in 2024-25 and finished the regular season with 11 goals, 22 points, 123 hits and a minus-9 rating over 76 total appearances between the two teams. The 6-foot-6 forward found in a new home in the offseason, as he signed a two-year, $3 million contract with the Penguins. Brazeau may not be a lineup regular in 2025-26, and the Penguins are expected to finish toward the bottom of the league standings, so it’s best to avoid the right-shot forward in most formats, unless he's able to carve out a middle-six role or better with power-play time. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a two-year, $3 million contract with the Penguins in July of 2025.
Traveling with team
LWPittsburgh Penguins
Upper Body
December 3, 2025
Brazeau (upper body) will join the Penguins for their two-game road trip, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Brazeau could be close to returning from his 13-game absence due to his upper-body injury, though he hasn't been officially cleared to play. Prior to getting hurt, the 27-year-old winger was registering a point per game, racking up six goals and six helpers in 12 outings. Once Brazeau gets the green light, he should link back up with Evgeni Malkin on the second line.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    12:58
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    1:31
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:02
  • Average Time On Ice:
    8:33
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    0:12
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:00
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2023–24
11:07
0:38
0:00
2024–25
12:58
1:31
0:02
2024–25
8:33
0:12
0:00
2025–26
13:29
0:49
0:02
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Brazeau was never drafted and spent the vast majority of his first pro season in the ECHL. He fought his way up the ranks, though, and his hard work was rewarded when he made his NHL debut Feb. 19 at the age of 26. The Ontario native ended up with five goals and seven points across 19 regular-season appearances with the Bruins as well as a goal and an assist in nine playoff contests. Brazeau is never going to be a star, but there's a chance he'll record up to 30 points next season while serving in a bottom-six role with the Bruins.
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Out at least four weeks
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Upper Body
November 5, 2025
Brazeau (upper body) will miss at least the next four weeks, the team announced Wednesday.
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Shifts to IR
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Upper Body
November 4, 2025
Brazeau (upper body) was put on injured reserve Tuesday.
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Won't play Monday
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November 3, 2025
Brazeau (upper body) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Maple Leafs, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.
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Unavailable Saturday
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Upper Body
November 1, 2025
Brazeau (upper body) has been ruled out of Saturday's game in Winnipeg, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.
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Hot streak continues
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October 28, 2025
Brazeau scored a goal Tuesday in a 3-2 shootout loss to Philadelphia.
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