Whatever Happened to ex-Maple Leafs Adam Brooks?

It’s always interesting when a young player bursts onto the scene, makes an impression, and then quickly fades away. Adam Brooks was one of those players who seemed to have a promising future with the Toronto Maple Leafs but never quite stuck.

Drafted by the Maple Leafs in the 4th round (#92 overall) of the 2016 NHL Draft, Brooks spent a couple of years developing his skills with the AHL’s Toronto Marlies. During his time with the Maple Leafs, he earned a few brief NHL opportunities, including scoring his first NHL goal during the 2020-21 season. He showed the potential to contribute, but his tenure with Toronto was short-lived.

Brooks Showed Promise with the Maple Leafs, But They Lost Him

Drafted by the Maple Leafs in the 4th round (#92 overall) of the 2016 NHL Draft, Brooks spent several seasons developing his skills with the AHL’s Toronto Marlies. He earned a few brief NHL opportunities while with the Maple Leafs organization. However, Brooks’ journey through the NHL turned into a rollercoaster. That was particularly regarding his history with waivers.

After a brief stint with the Maple Leafs, the Montreal Canadiens claimed Brooks off waivers in October 2021. A little over a month later, the Canadiens lost him to the Vegas Golden Knights, only for the Golden Knights to lose him to the Leafs again in February 2022. Just days later, Brooks was claimed by the Winnipeg Jets, marking yet another change in his unpredictable career.

In July 2022, he signed with the Philadelphia Flyers. However, this also became a chapter in his journey filled with new beginnings but never lasting roles.

Brooks Had to Be Frustrated Moving on Waivers

It had to be frustrating for a player like Brooks. He had several chances but struggled to find stability in the NHL. After leaving Toronto, Brooks became a vagabond, playing for multiple NHL teams. After being signed by the Flyers, he last played for their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

During the offseason, he signed on to play in Europe with Munich EHC in Germany’s DEL. He was injured in December and was expected to be out for at least six weeks. He hasn’t returned to the lineup. Good luck to the former Maple Leafs prospect.