Maple Leafs sign former first-round pick Brendan Brisson to battle for roster spot
Toronto Maple Leafs sign Brendan Brisson to a one-year deal, adding a former first-round pick to a heavily reshaped forward group. Brisson split last season between the Rangers and Hartford, contributing 37 points in 66 AHL games with limited NHL action, and brings a background that includes a Vegas-Detroit draft history, Michigan milestones, and Olympic experience.
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About Brendan Brisson
Brendan Brisson is an American ice hockey center who is currently under contract with Toronto Maple Leafs. He most recently played for the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 29th overall by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2020 NHL entry draft. Brendan is the son of NHL agent Pat Brisson.
Everything about Brendan Brisson →- Occupation
- ice hockey player
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- October 22, 2001