The Toronto Maple Leafs have added depth to their forward group by signing 24-year-old Brendan Brisson to a one-year contract. Brisson, who split his 2025-26 season between the New York Rangers and their AHL affiliate in Hartford, brings a physical, two-way style that could serve as a useful bottom-six option for Toronto. The move appears to be a calculated depth signing, the kind of low-risk, one-year deal that allows a team to evaluate a player without long-term commitment. For Brisson, the opportunity to compete for a roster spot in Toronto represents a fresh start after a season that saw him shuttle between the NHL and the minors.

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has signed forward Brendan Brisson to a one-year contract. Brisson, 24, split his 2025-26 season between the New York Rangers and Hartford ...