<p>When the Toronto Maple Leafs traded for Brennan Menell, there was talk about signing him. And <a href="https://theleafsnation.com/2021/08/01/leafs-sign-brennan-menell-to-one-year-contract/">now that they have</a>, I thought I&#8217;d take a look at what kind of person and player he is.</p>
<p>There&#8217;s a lot to look forward to in a player of his caliber. Everything from his point totals to being gritty — he&#8217;s an exciting player to have in the Maple Leafs organization. But where does he fit?</p>
<p>In today&#8217;s video, I discuss just that and which ex-Leafs defenceman he shares his play style with. I hope you enjoy!</p>
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When the Toronto Maple Leafs traded for Brennan Menell, there was talk about signing him. And <a href="https://theleafsnation.com/2021/08/01/leafs-sign-brennan-menell-to-one-year-contract/">now that they have</a>, I thought I'd take a look at what kind of person and player he is.

There's a lot to look forward to in a player of his caliber. Everything from his point totals to being gritty — he's an exciting player to have in the Maple Leafs organization. But where does he fit?

In today's video, I discuss just that and which ex-Leafs defenceman he shares his play style with. I hope you enjoy!

https://youtu.be/_UJuO1adpok

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