Erik Gudbranson

Columbus Blue Jackets logo
Age 31 Jan 7, 1992
Ottawa CAN
Defense shoots right
6'5" 196 cm
217 lbs 98 kg
ELC Signing Age 19
Waivers Signing Age 19
UFA Year 2019
Agent Patrick Morris
Draft Year 2010
Drafted Overall 3
Draft Round 1
Draft Team Florida Panthers logo

Transaction History
Mar 27, 2023 Columbus Blue Jackets | Erik Gudbranson | Gubdranson suffered a separated shoulder that will sideline him for six weeks, the team announced Monday.
Mar 24, 2023 Columbus Blue Jackets | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson (upper body) will not travel to Montreal on Saturday and could be dealing with a "longer-term" injury, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.
Mar 24, 2023 Columbus Blue Jackets | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson (upper body) will not return to Friday's game against the New York Islanders, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
Mar 4, 2023 Columbus Blue Jackets | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson picked up an assist and added six blocked shots, four shots on net, two hits and a plus-1 rating in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken.
Jan 25, 2023 Columbus Blue Jackets | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson logged an assist, five blocked shots and two hits in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Edmonton Oilers.
Jan 23, 2023 Columbus Blue Jackets | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson logged an assist and two blocked shots in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Calgary Flames.
Jan 8, 2023 Columbus Blue Jackets | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson recorded two shots, three hits, a blocked shot and two PIM in Saturday's shootout win over the Carolina Hurricanes.
Dec 2, 2022 Columbus Blue Jackets | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson scored a goal on four shots, blocked four shots and added two PIM in Friday's 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets.
Nov 28, 2022 Columbus Blue Jackets | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson (undisclosed) will play Monday against the Vegas Golden Knights, Jeff Svoboda of the Columbus Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Nov 28, 2022 Columbus Blue Jackets | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson (undisclosed) is expected to be a game-time decision Monday against the Vegas Golden Knights, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports.
Nov 17, 2022 Columbus Blue Jackets | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson registered two assists in a 6-4 win against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.
Nov 15, 2022 Columbus Blue Jackets | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson (upper body) logged 27:06 of ice time in Columbus' 5-4 overtime win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday.
Nov 15, 2022 Columbus Blue Jackets | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson (upper body) is good to return to the lineup Tuesday versus Philadelphia, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.
Nov 12, 2022 Columbus Blue Jackets | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson (upper body) will not play Saturday against the New York Islanders, according to Bailey Johnson of The Columbus Dispatch.
Nov 10, 2022 Columbus Blue Jackets | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson (upper body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Philadelphia Flyers, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports.
Oct 12, 2022 Columbus Blue Jackets | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson (lower body) is in the lineup for Wednesday's season opener versus the Carolina Hurricanes, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports.
Oct 8, 2022 Columbus Blue Jackets | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson (lower body) will not play Saturday against the Washington Capitals, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
Oct 6, 2022 Columbus Blue Jackets | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson (lower body) won't play in Thursday's preseason game versus the St. Louis Blues.
Jul 13, 2022 Columbus Blue Jackets | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson signed a four-year, $16 million contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday.
May 20, 2022 Calgary Flames | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson picked up an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2.
Apr 14, 2022 Calgary Flames | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson, who's been on the shelf with an undisclosed injury, is expected to rejoin the lineup for Thursday's game versus Vegas, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
Apr 12, 2022 Calgary Flames | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson (undisclosed) is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Seattle Kraken, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
Apr 9, 2022 Calgary Flames | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson (undisclosed) will miss a second straight game Saturday versus the Seattle Kraken, Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun reports.
Apr 2, 2022 Calgary Flames | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson logged an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the St. Louis Blues.
Mar 31, 2022 Calgary Flames | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Los Angeles Kings.
Mar 16, 2022 Calgary Flames | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson recorded an assist and four hits in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the New Jersey Devils.
Mar 10, 2022 Calgary Flames | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson posted an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Mar 5, 2022 Calgary Flames | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson scored a goal on two shots, added six hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Colorado Avalanche.
Feb 26, 2022 Calgary Flames | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson scored a goal on two shots, levied six hits and added two PIM in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Minnesota Wild.
Feb 15, 2022 Calgary Flames | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson scored a goal on four shots and went plus-4 in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Feb 12, 2022 Calgary Flames | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson scored a goal on two shots and added five PIM in Saturday's 5-2 win over the New York Islanders.
Feb 10, 2022 Calgary Flames | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson posted an assist, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.
Jan 26, 2022 Calgary Flames | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson scored a goal on four shots, went plus-3 and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Jan 24, 2022 Calgary Flames | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson logged an assist, two hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 7-1 win over the St. Louis Blues.
Jan 7, 2022 Calgary Flames | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson logged an assist, four hits and two shots on goal in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Dec 27, 2021 Calgary Flames | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson cleared COVID-19 protocol and practiced Monday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
Dec 15, 2021 Calgary Flames | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson is one of 16 Flames players currently in the league's COVID-19 protocols after being added Monday.
Dec 2, 2021 Calgary Flames | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson logged an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Nov 29, 2021 Calgary Flames | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson finished November with one assist in 14 games.
Nov 4, 2021 Calgary Flames | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson notched an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars.
Oct 27, 2021 Calgary Flames | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson posted an assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the New Jersey Devils.
Oct 21, 2021 Calgary Flames | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson registered two assists, four shots on goal, a pair of hits, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Sep 10, 2021 Calgary Flames | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson inked a one-year, $1.95 million contract with Calgary on Friday.
May 10, 2021 Nashville Predators | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson (undisclosed) is expected to return to the lineup for Monday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes, NHL.com reports.
May 8, 2021 Nashville Predators | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson (undisclosed) remains out of the lineup Saturday against the Carolina Hurricanes.
May 5, 2021 Nashville Predators | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson (undisclosed) is not on the ice for warmups ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Columbus and will not play, Brooks Bratten of the Nashville Predators' official site reports.
Apr 17, 2021 Nashville Predators | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson (not injury related) is expected to make his Predators debut in Saturday's game versus the Carolina Hurricanes, Thomas Willis of the Nashville Predators' official site reports.
Apr 12, 2021 TRADE ANALYSIS
The Nashville Predators acquired Erik Gudbranson from the Ottawa Senators for Brandon Fortunato and 2023 seventh round pick
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Apr 8, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson (personal) will be available versus Edmonton on Thursday, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
Apr 7, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson (personal) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Edmonton Oilers, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Apr 4, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson (personal) won't play in Monday's road game versus the Winnipeg Jets, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
Feb 25, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson collected a goal on two shots and was plus-3 in a 6-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday.
Jan 31, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson posted an assist, four blocked shots and two PIM in Sunday's 8-5 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
Jan 23, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Erik Gudbranson | Gudbranson recorded an assist, three blocked shots and two hits in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets.
Oct 8, 2020 TRADE ANALYSIS
The Ottawa Senators acquired Erik Gundbranson from the Anaheim Ducks for 2021 fifth round pick
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Oct 25, 2019 TRADE ANALYSIS
The Anaheim Ducks acquired Erik Gudbranson from the Pittsburgh Penguins for Andreas Martinsen and 2021 seventh round pick
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Feb 25, 2019 TRADE ANALYSIS
Vancouver Canucks acquired Tanner Pearson from Pittsburgh Penguins for Erik Gudbranson
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Mar 15, 2018 Vancouver Canucks | Placed D Erik Gudbranson on IR.
Feb 20, 2018 Vancouver Canucks | Signed D Erik Gudbranson to a three-year, $12 million contract extension.
Feb 1, 2018 Vancouver Canucks | Activated D Erik Gudbranson from injured reserve.
Jan 21, 2018 Vancouver Canucks | Placed D Erik Gudbranson on IR.
Nov 24, 2017 Vancouver Canucks | Placed D Erik Gudbranson on IR.
Oct 21, 2017 Vancouver Canucks | Announced D Erik Gudbranson has served his suspension.
Oct 20, 2017 Vancouver Canucks | NHL suspended D Erik Gudbranson one game for boarding an opponent.
Jun 15, 2017 Vancouver Canucks | Re-signed D Erik Gudbranson to a one-year, $3.5 million contract extension.
Dec 16, 2016 Vancouver Canucks | Placed D Erik Gudbranson on IR.
May 25, 2016 Vancouver Canucks | Vancouver Canucks Acquired D Erik Gudbranson and a 2016 fifth-round draft pick Cole Candella) from the Florida Panthers for C Jared McCann and 2016 second (later traded to Buffalo - Buffalo selected Rasmus Asplund) and fourth-round draft picks (Jonathan Ang).
May 9, 2016 Florida Panthers | Re-signed D Erik Gudbranson to a one-year, $3.5 million contract extension.
Feb 25, 2016 Florida Panthers | Activated D Erik Gudbranson from injured reserve.
Feb 9, 2016 Florida Panthers | Placed D Erik Gudbranson on IR.
Jul 10, 2014 Florida Panthers | Re-signed D Erik Gudbranson to a two-year contract.
Jan 6, 2014 Florida Panthers | Activated D Erik Gudbranson from injured reserve.
Dec 27, 2013 Florida Panthers | Placed D Erik Gudbranson on IR.
Feb 5, 2013 Florida Panthers | Recalled D Erik Gudbranson from San Antonio (AHL).
Jan 30, 2013 Florida Panthers | Assigned D Erik Gudbranson to San Antonio (AHL).
Jan 27, 2013 Florida Panthers | Announced D Erik Gudbranson has served his suspension.
Jul 15, 2011 Florida Panthers | (Erik Gudbranson) Signed to an entry-level contract.
2022-2023 Regular Season Stats

Erik Gudbranson
GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus Blue Jackets logo 70 1 12 13 -24 57 1,275 38.00 40.90 -7.10 42.60 -4.70 0.05 0.52
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Career Stats
Season Team League GP G A TP PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60 Playoffs GP G A TP PIM
2006-2007 Gloucester Rangers U16 AA OHL Cup 4 1 0 1 4
2006-2007 Gloucester Rangers U15 AA Big Nickel U14 4 0 1 1 2
2007-2008 Ottawa Jr. 67s U16 AAA OEHL U16 28 11 14 25 24 Playoffs 8 1 4 5 0
2007-2008 Ottawa Jr. 67s U16 AAA OHL Cup 4 1 1 2 12 Playoffs 8 1 4 5 0
2008-2009 Kingston Frontenacs OHL 63 3 19 22 69
2008-2009 Canada U18 WJC-18 6 1 3 4 0
2008-2009 Canada Ontario U17 WHC-17 6 2 2 4 0
Draft Yr 2009-2010 Kingston Frontenacs OHL 41 2 21 23 68 Playoffs 7 1 2 3 0
Draft Yr 2009-2010 Canada U18 WJC-18 6 0 1 1 4
Draft Yr 2009-2010 OHL All-Stars Jr Super Series 1 0 0 0 2
Draft Yr 2009-2010 Canada U18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup 4 0 1 1 2
2010-2011 Kingston Frontenacs OHL 44 12 22 34 105 Playoffs 5 1 3 4 0
2010-2011 Canada U20 WJC-20 7 3 2 5 4
2010-2011 OHL All-Stars Jr Super Series 2 0 1 1 4
2011-2012 Florida Panthers NHL 72 2 6 8 78 950 38.81 45.03 -1.14 48.70 -0.63 0.13 0.44 Playoffs 7 0 0 0 0
2012-2013 Florida Panthers NHL 32 0 4 4 47 513 23.81 43.45 -5.92 45.78 -3.03 0.00 0.23
2012-2013 San Antonio Rampage AHL 2 0 0 0 2
2013-2014 Florida Panthers NHL 65 3 6 9 114 951 46.25 50.09 -0.40 48.93 -1.65 0.19 0.50
2013-2014 Canada WC 8 1 0 1 6
2014-2015 Florida Panthers NHL 76 4 9 13 58 1,116 48.24 48.74 -3.55 48.94 -3.16 0.21 0.48
2015-2016 Florida Panthers NHL 64 2 7 9 49 1,017 50.70 44.61 -6.55 47.28 -3.25 0.12 0.47 Playoffs 6 0 0 0 0
2016-2017 Vancouver Canucks NHL 30 1 5 6 18 519 35.71 45.09 0.19 46.95 -1.19 0.12 0.69
2017-2018 Vancouver Canucks NHL 52 2 3 5 35 810 41.67 43.60 -4.60 43.68 -5.21 0.15 0.37
2018-2019 Vancouver Canucks NHL 57 2 6 8 83 870 34.44 40.46 -8.97 43.45 -6.86 0.14 0.55
2018-2019 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 19 0 2 2 4 318 52.94 59.07 6.27 54.67 5.04 0.00 0.19 Playoffs 4 1 0 1 0
2019-2020 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 7 0 0 0 4 96 50.00 51.10 -4.10 48.60 -4.70 2.51 5.02
2019-2020 Anaheim Ducks NHL 44 4 5 9 91 745 45.60 47.40 -1.30 49.50 1.60 0.32 0.64
2020-2021 Ottawa Senators NHL 36 1 2 3 47 541 34.00 46.00 -4.80 49.10 -1.60 0.11 0.33
2020-2021 Nashville Predators NHL 9 0 1 1 12 145 80.00 43.50 -4.70 40.60 -5.10 0.41 1.24 Playoffs 2 0 0 0 0
2021-2022 Calgary Flames NHL 78 6 11 17 68 1,159 56.20 53.70 -2.50 57.70 2.60 0.31 0.88 Playoffs 12 0 1 1 0
2022-2023 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 70 1 12 13 57 1,275 38.00 40.90 -7.10 42.60 -4.70 0.05 0.52
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Active Contract

Signing Team Columbus Blue Jackets logo
Signing Date July 13, 2022
Signing Status UFA
Agent Patrick Morris
Standard Contract | 4 Years $16,000,000 4.79% of cap space
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026
Cap Hit $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000
UFA
AAV $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,500,000 $3,500,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Salary $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,500,000 $3,500,000
Minors Salary $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,500,000 $3,500,000
Clauses M-NTC M-NTC M-NTC M-NTC
UFA Year
Buy It Out Buy It Out Buy It Out
10 team no trade list

Contract History

Signing Team Calgary Flames logo
Signing Date September 10, 2021
Signing Status UFA
Agent Patrick Morris
Standard Contract | 1 Years $1,950,000 2.39% of cap space
2021-2022
Cap Hit $1,950,000
UFA
AAV $1,950,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $1,950,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $1,950,000
Minors Salary $1,950,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Vancouver Canucks logo
Signing Date February 20, 2018
Signing Status UFA
Agent Patrick Morris
Standard Contract | 3 Years $12,000,000 5.03% of cap space
2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021
Cap Hit $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000
UFA
AAV $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $3,750,000 $4,500,000 $3,000,000
Signing Bonuses $750,000 $0 $0
Total Salary $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $3,000,000
Minors Salary $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $3,000,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Vancouver Canucks logo
Signing Date June 15, 2017
Signing Status RFA
Agent Mark Guy
Standard Contract | 1 Years $3,500,000 4.67% of cap space
2017-2018
Cap Hit $3,500,000
UFA
AAV $3,500,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $3,500,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $3,500,000
Minors Salary $3,500,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Florida Panthers logo
Signing Date May 9, 2016
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 1 Years $3,500,000 4.79% of cap space
2016-2017
Cap Hit $3,500,000
RFA
AAV $3,500,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $3,500,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $3,500,000
Minors Salary $3,500,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Florida Panthers logo
Signing Date July 10, 2014
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 2 Years $5,000,000 3.62% of cap space
2014-2015 2015-2016
Cap Hit $2,500,000 $2,500,000
RFA
AAV $2,500,000 $2,500,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $2,250,000 $2,750,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $2,250,000 $2,750,000
Minors Salary $2,250,000 $2,750,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Florida Panthers logo
Signing Date June 16, 2011
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $9,600,000 1.40% of cap space
2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014
Cap Hit $900,000 $900,000 $900,000
RFA
AAV $3,200,000 $3,200,000 $3,200,000
Performance Bonuses $2,300,000 $2,300,000 $2,300,000
Base Salary $810,000 $810,000 $810,000
Signing Bonuses $90,000 $90,000 $90,000
Total Salary $900,000 $900,000 $900,000
Minors Salary $67,500 $67,500 $67,500
Clauses
UFA Year