The Golden Knights have sent Brendan Brisson to AHL Henderson, leaving an open spot on their roster.
Brisson was a first-round pick in 2020 but has struggled this season with no points and a -3 rating over seven games. He’s been benched four times and only managed seven shots on goal, controlling 43.8% of shot attempts and 33.9% of expected goals at even strength.
Despite his potential, Brisson hasn’t lived up to expectations after scoring eight points in his first 15 NHL games last season. He’s been stuck playing limited fourth-line minutes and lost his spot to Cole Schwindt, who impressed with two assists against the Flames. Fans might be wondering if Brisson can bounce back from this setback .
Golden Knights’ Scoring Changes:
With key players like Michael Amadio and Jonathan Marchessault gone, the team hoped Brisson would step up. Instead, others like Pavel Dorofeyev with six goals and three assists, Tanner Pearson with three goals and four assists, and Brett Howden with five goals have filled the gap for Vegas, who rank second in league scoring at 4.55 goals per game.
Brisson heads back to Henderson aiming to refine his skills. Over three seasons there, he scored 40 goals and racked up 83 points in 117 games, including a strong performance last year with 19 goals in just over half a season. As he approaches free agency next summer, it’s crucial for him to improve.
What do you think about Brisson’s future?
