Golden Knights give first rounder his first true NHL opportunity

The Vegas Golden Knights have recalled Brendan Brisson for only the first time in his career. Brisson was called up as a black ace for the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs but didn’t find his way into the lineup. 

He started this season with the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights, managing 10 goals and 23 points in 37 games — a mark that’s tied with two other Silver Knights for second on the team in scoring.

Brisson played in his rookie AHL season last year. He managed 37 points in 58 games throughout the year, adding 56 penalty minutes and a -2 — ranked fourth on the 2022-23 Silver Knights in scoring. 

Brisson made his professional debut at the end of the 2021-22 season, signing with Vegas following the end of the University of Michigan’s season and scoring eight points in seven games to finish the year.

The Golden Knights drafted Brisson 29th overall in the 2020 NHL Draft, taking him just a few picks before the Buffalo Sabres took John-Jason Peterka, who has 13 goals and 27 points through 43 games this year. 

Brisson played two seasons with Michigan following his draft selection, totaling 63 points in 62 games with the club. He also appeared with Team USA at the 2022 Winter Olympics, scoring two goals in four games.

Brisson is the son of prolific NHL agent Patrice Brisson, the agent behind Nathan MacKinnon’s league-highest $12.6M cap hit. Other clients include John Tavares, Anze Kopitar, Sidney Crosby and the Hughes brothers.