Brendan Lemieux

Brendan Lemieux is a professional ice hockey left winger known for his aggressive and physical style of play. After being drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the second round, 31st overall, in 2014, Brendan Lemieux quickly established a formidable presence on the ice with his aggressive and physical style of play. Prior to his NHL draft, Lemieux honed his skills in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Barrie Colts, joining the team in 2012. He was promoted to a top-six forward role for the Colts during the 2013–14 season and earned a coveted spot in the 2014 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.

In 2015, his drafting rights were traded from the Buffalo Sabres to the Winnipeg Jets, where he subsequently signed a three-year, $3.375 million entry-level contract. Concluding his junior career with the Windsor Spitfires, Lemieux set a franchise record with 25 power play goals before commencing his professional journey with the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League (AHL). Lemieux made his highly anticipated National Hockey League (NHL) debut with the Winnipeg Jets during the 2017–18 season. His impactful performances continued, leading to a significant trade to the New York Rangers in 2019.

His dynamic career progression saw him traded to the Philadelphia Flyers in 2023. Following his time in Philadelphia, Lemieux joined the Carolina Hurricanes, signing as a free agent in July 2023, bringing his distinctive aggressive playing style to the team’s lineup. Continuing his professional journey, Lemieux signed a one-year, $775,000 extension with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2024. Later the same year, after his release from the Hurricanes in December, he embarked on a new chapter in European hockey.

Lemieux secured a three-year contract with HC Davos in the National League, Switzerland, ensuring his impactful presence continues on the international stage.