Pat Brisson
Landmark Deal-Maker

US

$1.42B

Key Facts

Agency / company: CAA Sports LLC / CAA Hockey
Role: Hockey agent; co-head of CAA Hockey with J.P. Barry
NHLPA certification: Publicly listed as an NHLPA-certified agent in past NHLPA materials; verify current directory before publication.
Primary markets: NHL stars, elite prospects, RFA/UFA negotiations, long-term extensions, endorsements
Website: https://www.caa.com/sportstalent/hockey
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patbrisson_/

About Pat Brisson

Pat Brisson is one of hockey’s most prominent player agents and works with CAA Sports LLC, where he is a central figure in CAA Hockey. Brisson had a successful junior career, played professionally in Europe, became an agent in 1993, and first represented his friend Luc Robitaille. Together with J.P. Barry, he helped build one of the leading hockey representation groups in the sport.

Brisson’s profile is built around elite NHL talent, major extensions, and long-term career management. PuckPedia lists him as the No. 1 NHL agent by active contract value, with 83 active contracts worth about $1.42B and total active cap hit of about $268M.

CAA Hockey positions its service as full-career representation: contract negotiation, player development, health support, endorsements, social strategy, philanthropy, and wider entertainment access through CAA.

Key Facts

• Active NHL contracts represented: 83

• Total active contract value: $1,417,582,116

• Total active cap hit: $268,250,350

• Average active cap hit: $3,231,932

• Future contract extensions listed: 6, worth $270,550,000 total

• Largest active contract: Nathan MacKinnon – $100.8M

• Source for contract data: PuckPedia, checked May 14, 2026

Client Roster

1. Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado Avalanche) – $12.6M AAV – $100.8M total – expires 2030-31

2. Elias Pettersson (Vancouver Canucks) – $11.6M AAV – $92.8M total – expires 2031-32

3. Seth Jones (Florida Panthers) – $9.5M AAV – $76M total – expires 2029-30

4. Luke Hughes (New Jersey Devils) – $9M AAV – $63M total – expires 2031-32

5. Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins) – $8.7M AAV – $17.4M total – expires 2026-27

6. Dylan Larkin (Detroit Red Wings) – $8.7M AAV – $69.6M total – expires 2030-31

7. Pierre-Luc Dubois (Washington Capitals) – $8.5M AAV – $68M total – expires 2030-31

8. Owen Power (Buffalo Sabres) – $8.35M AAV – $58.45M total – expires 2030-31

9. Jake Sanderson (Ottawa Senators) – $8.05M AAV – $64.4M total – expires 2031-32

10. Jack Hughes (New Jersey Devils) – $8M AAV – $64M total – expires 2029-30

11. Cole Caufield (Montreal Canadiens) – $7.85M AAV – $62.8M total – expires 2030-31

12. Quinn Hughes (Minnesota Wild) – $7.85M AAV – $47.1M total – expires 2026-27

13. Jason Robertson (Dallas Stars) – $7.75M AAV – $31M total – expires 2025-26

14. Noah Hanifin (Vegas Golden Knights) – $7.35M AAV – $58.8M total – expires 2031-32

15. Matty Beniers (Seattle Kraken) – $7.143M AAV – $50M total – expires 2030-31

Notable Deals

• 2012 – Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins: 12 years, $104.4M.

• 2022/2023 – Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado Avalanche: 8 years, $100.8M, $12.6M AAV.

• 2024 – Elias Pettersson, Vancouver Canucks: 8 years, $92.8M, $11.6M AAV.

• 2025 – Luke Hughes, New Jersey Devils: 7 years, $63M, $9M AAV.

• 2023 – Owen Power, Buffalo Sabres: 7 years, $58.45M, $8.35M AAV.

• 2023 – Jake Sanderson, Ottawa Senators: 8 years, $64.4M, $8.05M AAV.

Milestones

• 1993: Became an agent, with Luc Robitaille as his first client.

• 2012: Helped finalize Crosby’s 12-year, $104.4M Penguins extension.

• 2021: CAA Hockey added Elias Pettersson for representation.

• 2026: Ranked No. 1 on PuckPedia’s NHL agent leaderboard by active contract value.

Partner Network

• J.P. Barry: CAA Hockey co-head and senior negotiating partner.

• Jennifer Entin Kardosh: Head of hockey operations, marketing, and client management.

• David Abrutyn: Global chief business officer, focused on personal brands, partnerships, and ventures.

• Jim Nice / Laura Neary: Contract, arbitration, legal, insurance, immigration, endorsements, and NIL support.

• Regional network: CAA consultants in Czech Republic, Canada, Sweden, Finland, Slovakia, and Russia.

Testimonials / Media Characterization

• CAA describes Brisson as an agent who has guided the careers of many of the world’s best players and negotiated landmark contracts and endorsement deals.

• Sports Business Journal has described CAA Hockey as one of the largest and most influential hockey representation groups.

• Forbes ranked Brisson No. 6 on its 2025 most powerful sports agents list.

Press, Awards & Recognition

• Forbes: CAA Hockey has been cited as the most valuable hockey practice in the world.

• 2025 – Forbes: Brisson ranked No. 6 among most powerful sports agents.

• 2024 – Sports Business Journal: CAA expanded off-ice business support for NHL talent under Brisson and Barry’s hockey division.

• 2026 – PuckPedia: Brisson ranked first among NHL agents by total active contract value.