Brendan Brisson continues to take bad penalties and play poorly
If there's one word that defines the Brendan Brisson experience with the Vegas Golden Knights this preseason, it's 'penalties'. Lots and lots of penalties. First, he tripped up Macklin Celebrini one minute into the preseason tilt against the San Jose Sharks. Next, he's called for a delay of game penalty for a puck over the glass in the first period. Then comes the cross-checking penalty on Kyle Burroughs... to defend Tomas Hertl from a previous cross-check from Burroughs... while the Vegas Golden Knights were about to go on the power play.
It's safe to say his rash decision-making has been a part of why he's currently not projected to make the 12-forward group. Penalties like these can haunt the Golden Knights in a crucial playoff series, whether against the Los Angeles Kings or Edmonton Oilers. You don't want to swing the momentum in your opponent's favor, which was what the former first-round pick did with these decisions.
The good news is the young forward has time to learn from his mistakes. The 22-year-old will likely spend his season with the Henderson Silver Knights again, polishing his game and keeping his temperament even-keel. It could also help him find his skating stroke and become a better player. However, he should take this as a learning lesson, where he can help the Golden Knights as a scoring option later.