If you Google Brennan Menell, you will see the word “undrafted” a lot (look no further than this article’s headline for proof). There are a lot of stories about Menell’s background and path to the NHL, how he went from being cut from the varsity team at St. Thomas Academy to tearing up the WHL, to signing a contract with the Minnesota Wild organization. His story is one of perseverance and believing in yourself and is well worth the read.
What is sometimes lost in an admittedly good story is that Menell can sure as heck play some hockey.