Overview
- The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Friday that they signed forward Brendan Brisson to a one-year contract for the 2026–27 season.
- Brisson spent 2025–26 in the New York Rangers system, appearing in three NHL games and posting 37 points (19 goals, 18 assists) in 66 AHL games with the Hartford Wolf Pack.
- The club expects him to begin as depth in the Toronto Marlies (AHL) with a realistic pathway to Maple Leafs call-ups if he builds on his AHL production.
- At 24 and a 2020 first-round pick, Brisson offers upside from past NHL flashes and strong AHL work, making the one-year deal a low-cost, short-term gamble for the organization.
- Watch for his early-season AHL usage and scoring pace, which will determine whether Toronto promotes him and how the team’s forward depth picture shapes during 2026–27.