Erik Gudbranson
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 
Transaction History
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Oct 25, 2019 | TRADE ANALYSIS The Anaheim Ducks acquired Erik Gudbranson from the Pittsburgh Penguins for Andreas Martinsen and 2021 seventh round pick |
| Feb 25, 2019 | TRADE ANALYSIS Vancouver Canucks acquired Tanner Pearson from Pittsburgh Penguins for Erik Gudbranson |
| 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
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GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 |
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| Columbus Blue Jackets
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47 | 1 | 9 | 10 | -19 | 36 | 808 | 34.30 | 39.30 | -10.30 | 41.40 | -6.40 | 0.07 | 0.59 |
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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 | 47 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 36 | 808 | 34.30 | 39.30 | -10.30 | 41.40 | -6.40 | 0.07 | 0.59 | ||||||||
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Active Contract
Standard Contract | 4 Years $16,000,000 4.85% 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 | Buy It Out | ||
| 10 team no trade list | |||||
Contract History
Standard Contract | 3 Years $12,000,000 5.03% of cap space
Signing Team 
Signing Date May 9, 2016
Signing Status RFA
Signing Date May 9, 2016
Signing Status RFA
Signing Team
Signing Date July 10, 2014
Signing Status RFA
Signing Date July 10, 2014
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 2 Years $5,000,000 3.62% of cap space
Signing Team
Signing Date June 16, 2011
Signing Date June 16, 2011
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $9,600,000 1.40% of cap space