With their first selection in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft the Golden Knights selected Brendan Brisson from the Chicago Steel of the USHL. He’s a 5’11” forward who is most known for his playmaking skill.
Brisson is a naturally gifted winger, who blends some of the best hockey sense available in this class with high-end skill. His playmaking can be as dynamic as his slapshot. A shot doesn’t mean much if he doesn’t have the spatial awareness to take advantage of it, but Brisson is gifted at turning himself into a back-door passing option or cycling into a soft area where he can receive the puck. -NHL Black Book
Brisson is the son of hockey agent Pat Brisson who represents Jonathan Marchessault and Nic Roy. He grew up in Los Angeles and has played in the USHL since 2018. Brisson is committed to attend the University of Michigan.
"We're extremely excited about the player we selected, Brendan Brisson. One of the things that excites us is his trajectory, he's really shown improvement over the last two years. Our scouts are really excited about how high his ceiling can be." -McCrimmon
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 7, 2020
"Growing up with a father in the business having (NHL players) in the house was just a normal thing for me." -Brisson
Went on to say he didn't realize how important it was for his development until he got a bit older.
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 7, 2020
Brisson on his father's client Jonathan Marchessault
"I haven't met him but I've heard a lot of good things about him. I love the way he shoots the puck. He's not the biggest guy but he's always getting into those areas. He's a player that I would like to model my game after."
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 7, 2020
Not a bad Draft HQ for Brendan Brisson.
(He's at The Big House, Michigan's football stadium) pic.twitter.com/vLne23tHOS
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 7, 2020
Hdbiker7851
His father also represented some big names Crosby kane, Nathaniel m etc etc.
Tim
With his father being a players agent let’s hope this kid doesn’t get to good or dad will play hardball when his entry contract is up. Ha Ha
Tim
29 th pick you can only take what’s available. Young kid going to Michigan hopefully will develop.