Brandon Reid Brandon Reid ( born March 9 , 1981 ) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who has spent parts of three seasons in the National Hockey League . He is now playing with the Rapperswil - Jona Lakers of the Swiss National League A Playing career . Junior career . Reid was a junior star for the Halifax Mooseheads of the QMJHL , but was passed over in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft on account of his size , and was not signed by the New York Rangers after being invited to their training camp that fall . However , he established himself as a legitimate NHL prospect after a superb performance at the 2000 World Junior Championships , where he dazzled with his speed and skill , scoring 9 points in 7 games in helping Canada to a bronze medal . He finished the 1999 – 2000 season with 124 points in 62 games for Halifax , and helped them reach the Memorial Cup where he was named the tournament ' s most sportsmanlike player . Following the season , he was selected 208th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft . For the 2000 – 01 season , he was dealt to the Val d ' Or Foreurs , where he continued to dominate the QMJHL and formed a deadly partnership with linemate Simon Gamache . He finished the season with 126 points in 57 games , and added 42 more in 21 playoff games to help Val d ' Or reach the Memorial Cup , where he was named Most Sportsmanlike Player for the second consecutive year . He also helped Canada to another bronze medal at the 2001 World Junior Championships . Pro career . Reid signed with the Canucks and turned pro for the 2001 – 02 season and had a decent season for the Manitoba Moose , Vancouver ' s AHL affiliate , with 37 points in 60 games , although more was expected in some circles given his junior dominance . He improved considerably in 2002 – 03 as he led the Moose with 36 assists and 54 points , and impressively added 5 points in 7 games when called up to Vancouver , including a two - goal effort against the Nashville Predators . He also played regularly for the Canucks in the playoffs , replacing Trevor Letowski on the team ' s checking line and impressing with his speed and energy . Following his strong showing in the 2003 playoffs , Reid was expected to stick with the Canucks as a regular for the 2003 – 04 season . However , he was again sent back down to Manitoba . After a slow start , he finished well to again lead the Moose in assists and points . However , his relationship with the Canucks organization deteriorated as he felt he was not being given a fair shake , and that less deserving players were being called up to the NHL ahead of him . He appeared in only 3 NHL games in 2003 – 04 , recording a single assist . Following the season , Reid became a restricted free agent , and due to the NHL lock out , then signed with the Hamburg Freezers of the DEL . He would quickly establish himself as an impact player in Europe , leading Hamburg in assists and points . After a season in Germany , he signed with Rapperswil - Jona of the Swiss Nationalliga A . After a solid season in Switzerland , Reid and the Canucks patched up their differences and agreed to a new one - year contract for the 2006 – 07 season . However , Reid would again find himself in Manitoba where he struggled with just 32 points in 53 games , spending much time in the press box due to the AHL ' s veteran rule . Reid was held pointless in a three - game callup to Vancouver . Called up for the team ' s final playoff game , he contributed a key assist on a goal by Alex Burrows . At the conclusion of the 2006 – 07 season , Reid became an unrestricted free agent , and signed with the DEG Metro Stars of the DEL in Germany . Reid led his team in scoring for the 08 / 09 season , and was named MVP of the 08 / 09 playoffs . Reid played for the DEG Metro Stars for three seasons . Reid has since returned to the Swiss club Rapperswil - Jona Lakers , signing in April 2010 .