Erik Gudbranson

#44
age32
posD
shotr
h6'5"
w223lbs
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Current Contract

Cap Hit
$4,000,000
Standard Contract: Year 2 of 4
22/23
23/24
25/26
Accumulated Cap Hit
$3.5M
100%
Expiry Status
UFA 2026 (Age 34)
Current Agent
UFA Year 2019
ELC Year 19
Waivers Age 19
Birthdate Jan 7, 1992
Nationality Canada
Draft
2010 Round 1 Pick 3
Draft Class
Est Career Earnings
$51,550,000

2023-24 Stats

Regular Season
GP69
G5
A15
P20
PPG0.29
PIM72
EV TOI/Game 16.36
G60 0.27
P60 0.99
GF% 41.50
DFF% 45.20
REL DFF% -2.60
CF% 44.60
REL CF% -5.30

Transactions

Mar 23 2024 | Columbus Blue Jackets

Gudbranson scored a goal on four shots and added three hits in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.

Jan 25 2024 | Columbus Blue Jackets

Gudbranson notched a shorthanded assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames.

Dec 15 2023 | Columbus Blue Jackets

Gudbranson has served his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face New Jersey on Saturday.

Dec 11 2023 | Columbus Blue Jackets

Gudbranson received a one-game suspension after his role as the aggressor in an incident with Florida's Nick Cousins.

Dec 10 2023 | Columbus Blue Jackets

Gudbranson will have a hearing with the Department of Player Safety after he was the aggressor in an incident with Florida's Nick Cousins on Sunday.

Dec 10 2023 | Columbus Blue Jackets

Gudbranson (illness) will be back in the lineup Sunday against the Florida Panthers, per Jeff Svoboda of the Columbus Blue Jackets' official site.

Gudbranson (illness) has been ruled out versus St. Louis on Friday, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Gudbranson (illness) did not travel to New York and will miss Thursday's clash with the New York Islanders, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Gudbranson (illness) did not take the ice for warmups, indicating he'll be out Tuesday versus the Los Angeles Kings, Coby Maeir of 1st Ohio Battery reports.

Gudbranson (illness) will be a game-time decision Tuesday against the Los Angeles Kings, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.

Nov 12 2023 | Columbus Blue Jackets

Gudbranson recorded two assists, three hits and five blocked shots in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to the New York Rangers.

Oct 30 2023 | Columbus Blue Jackets

Gudbranson (lower body) is expected to play versus Dallas on Monday, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Oct 29 2023 | Columbus Blue Jackets

Gudbranson (lower body) is questionable for Monday's matchup with Dallas, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Sep 21 2023 | Columbus Blue Jackets

Gudbranson (shoulder) was on the ice for Thursday's practice at Blue Jackets camp, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Mar 27 2023 | Columbus Blue Jackets

Gubdranson suffered a separated shoulder that will sideline him for six weeks, the team announced Monday.

Jul 13 2022 | Columbus Blue Jackets
Standard | 4 yrs
$16,000,000
Cap Hit
$4,000,000

Patrick Morris | Newport Sports Management Inc.

Sep 10 2021 | Columbus Blue Jackets
Standard | 1 yrs
$1,950,000
Cap Hit
$1,950,000

Patrick Morris | Newport Sports Management Inc.

Apr 12 2021
$4,000,000
$-4,000,000

The Nashville Predators acquired Erik Gudbranson from the Ottawa Senators for Brandon Fortunato and 2023 seventh round pick

Oct 8 2020
$4,000,000
$-4,000,000

The Ottawa Senators acquired Erik Gundbranson from the Anaheim Ducks for 2021 fifth round pick

Oct 25 2019
$4,000,000
$-4,000,000

The Anaheim Ducks acquired Erik Gudbranson from the Pittsburgh Penguins for Andreas Martinsen and 2021 seventh round pick

Feb 25 2019
$4,000,000
$-4,000,000

Vancouver Canucks acquired Tanner Pearson from Pittsburgh Penguins for Erik Gudbranson

Feb 20 2018 | Columbus Blue Jackets
Standard | 3 yrs
$12,000,000
Cap Hit
$4,000,000

Patrick Morris | Newport Sports Management Inc.

Jun 15 2017 | Columbus Blue Jackets
Standard | 1 yrs
$3,500,000
Cap Hit
$3,500,000

Mark Guy | Newport Sports Management Inc.

Standard | 1 yrs
$3,500,000
Cap Hit
$3,500,000
Jul 10 2014 | Columbus Blue Jackets
Standard | 2 yrs
$5,000,000
Cap Hit
$2,500,000
Jun 16 2011 | Columbus Blue Jackets
Entry Level | 3 yrs
$9,600,000
Cap Hit
$3,200,000
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2022-2026 Standard Contract
4yrs
value$16.0M
cap hit$4.0M
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Signed By
Signed On Jul 13 2022
Signing Agent Patrick Morris
Signing Status
UFA
30yrs old
Notes
10 team no trade list
2022-23
2023-24
Buy Out
2024-25
Buy Out
2025-26
2026
Cap Hit $4.0M $4.0M $4.0M $4.0M
UFA
34yrs
AAV $4.0M $4.0M $4.0M $4.0M
Base $5.0M $4.0M $3.5M $3.5M
Performance Bonuses - - - -
Signing Bonuses - - - -
Total Salary $5.0M $4.0M $3.5M $3.5M
Minors Salary $5.0M $4.0M $3.5M $3.5M
Clauses
M-NTC
M-NTC
M-NTC
M-NTC
UFA Year

2021-2022 Standard Contract
1yr
value$2.0M
cap hit$2.0M
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Signed By
Signed On Sep 10 2021
Signing Agent Patrick Morris
Signing Status
UFA
29yrs old
2021-22
2022
Cap Hit $2.0M
UFA
30yrs
AAV $2.0M
Base $2.0M
Performance Bonuses -
Signing Bonuses -
Total Salary $2.0M
Minors Salary $2.0M
Clauses
-
UFA Year

2018-2021 Standard Contract
3yrs
value$12.0M
cap hit$4.0M
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Signed By
Signed On Feb 20 2018
Signing Agent Patrick Morris
Signing Status
UFA
26yrs old
2018-19
2019-20
2020-21
2021
Cap Hit $4.0M $4.0M $4.0M
UFA
29yrs
AAV $4.0M $4.0M $4.0M
Base $3.8M $4.5M $3.0M
Performance Bonuses - - -
Signing Bonuses $750K - -
Total Salary $4.5M $4.5M $3.0M
Minors Salary $4.5M $4.5M $3.0M
Clauses
-
-
-
UFA Year

2017-2018 Standard Contract
1yr
value$3.5M
cap hit$3.5M
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Signed By
Signed On Jun 15 2017
Signing Agent Mark Guy
Signing Status
RFA
25yrs old
2017-18
2018
Cap Hit $3.5M
UFA
26yrs
AAV $3.5M
Base $3.5M
Performance Bonuses -
Signing Bonuses -
Total Salary $3.5M
Minors Salary $3.5M
Clauses
-
UFA Year

2016-2017 Standard Contract
1yr
value$3.5M
cap hit$3.5M
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Signed On May 9 2016
Signing Status
RFA
24yrs old
2016-17
2017
Cap Hit $3.5M
RFA
25yrs
AAV $3.5M
Base $3.5M
Performance Bonuses -
Signing Bonuses -
Total Salary $3.5M
Minors Salary $3.5M
Clauses
-
UFA Year

2014-2016 Standard Contract
2yrs
value$5.0M
cap hit$2.5M
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Signed On Jul 10 2014
Signing Status
RFA
22yrs old
2014-15
2015-16
2016
Cap Hit $2.5M $2.5M
RFA
24yrs
AAV $2.5M $2.5M
Base $2.3M $2.8M
Performance Bonuses - -
Signing Bonuses - -
Total Salary $2.3M $2.8M
Minors Salary $2.3M $2.8M
Clauses
-
-
UFA Year

2011-2014 Entry Level Contract
3yrs
value$9.6M
cap hit$3.2M
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Signed On Jun 16 2011
Signing Status 19yrs old
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014
Cap Hit $900K $900K $900K
RFA
22yrs
AAV $3.2M $3.2M $3.2M
Base $810K $810K $810K
Performance Bonuses $2.3M $2.3M $2.3M
Signing Bonuses $90K $90K $90K
Total Salary $900K $900K $900K
Minors Salary $68K $68K $68K
Clauses
-
-
-
UFA Year

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Erik Gudbranson
#44
age32
posD
shotr
h6'5"
w223lbs
Cap Hit
$4,000,000
Standard Contract: Year 2 of 4
22/23
23/24
25/26
Expiry Status
UFA 2026 (Age 34)
Current Agent
2023-24
Regular Season
gp69
g5
a15
pts20
Draft
2010 Round 1 Pick 3
UFA Year
2019
Birthdate
Jan 7, 1992
Nationality
Canada