Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Connor Brown (ice hockey)

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 2, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Connor Brown (ice hockey) made an impact.

Connor Brown is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing right winger for the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL. Drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2012, he honed his skills in the OHL with the Erie Otters and the AHL with the Toronto Marlies. He transitioned to the NHL with the Maple Leafs in the 2016-17 season for two seasons, later being traded to the Ottawa Senators where he served as an alternate captain for three seasons. After a brief stint with the Washington Capitals in 2022-23 cut short by injury, he signed with the Oilers in 2023.

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2010: Selected by Erie Otters

In the 2010 OHL Priority Draft, Connor Brown was selected in the 13th round, 251st overall, by the Ontario Hockey League (OHL)'s Erie Otters.

2011: Joined the Erie Otters

In 2011, Connor Brown joined the Erie Otters for the 2011–12 season and led the team in points, goals and assists, and was named to the OHL's All-Rookie Team.

2012: Drafted by Toronto Maple Leafs

In 2012, Connor Brown entered the NHL entry draft and was selected in the sixth round, 156th overall, by the Toronto Maple Leafs.

2012: Returned to Erie Otters

In 2012, Connor Brown returned to the Otters for the 2012–13 season, serving as the captain of the team.

2012: Seven players selected by NHL teams

In 2012, seven players from the Toronto Marlboros team were selected by NHL teams at the NHL entry draft, including Connor Brown.

November 22, 2013: Signed with Maple Leafs

On November 22, 2013, Connor Brown signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Maple Leafs.

2013: Played with Connor McDavid

During the 2013–14 season, Connor Brown played on a line with Connor McDavid, recording 45 goals and 83 assists for 128 points in 68 games.

2014: Joined Toronto Marlies

In 2014, Connor Brown joined the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League (AHL).

January 2016: Returned to Marlies' lineup

In January 2016, Connor Brown returned to the Marlies' lineup after missing 34 games due to a broken ankle.

2016: Made Maple Leafs' Roster

For the 2016–17 season, Connor Brown made the Maple Leafs' roster full-time.

2016: Joined Toronto Maple Leafs

In 2016, Connor Brown joined the Toronto Maple Leafs full-time.

April 16, 2017: Playoff debut

On April 16, 2017, Connor Brown made his playoff debut in the game 1 loss to the Washington Capitals in the opening round of the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs.

August 26, 2017: Signed a new contract with Toronto

On August 26, 2017, Connor Brown, as a restricted free agent, signed a new three-year, $6.3 million contract with Toronto.

April 22, 2018: Scored first NHL playoff goal

On April 22, 2018, Connor Brown scored his first NHL playoff goal in a 4–3 victory in game 5 of the series against the Boston Bruins.

July 1, 2019: Traded to Ottawa Senators

On July 1, 2019, Connor Brown was traded to the Ottawa Senators.

2019: Second three-assist game

During the 2018–19 season, Connor Brown marked his second career three-assist game on December 18. He also faced Boston again in the first round of the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.