13 Facts About Erik Gudbranson

Erik Donald Stanley Gudbranson was born on January 7,1992 and is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing under contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League.

Erik Gudbranson was selected third overall by the Florida Panthers in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

Erik Gudbranson scored 12 goals and 34 points in 44 games with Kingston, helping the club to the playoffs.

Erik Gudbranson earned the first point of his NHL career on December 2,2011, against the Los Angeles Kings, an assist.

On May 25,2016, Erik Gudbranson was traded along with a 2016 fifth-round pick to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for Jared McCann and both a second- and fourth-round pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.

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On October 19,2017, Erik Gudbranson was assessed a five-minute major penalty for boarding and a game misconduct for a hit on Boston Bruins forward Frank Vatrano.

On February 20,2018, Erik Gudbranson signed a three-year, $12 million contract extension with the Canucks.

Erik Gudbranson found a role on the Ducks blueline, matching a career-high four goals in just 44 games with Anaheim before the season was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On October 8,2020, Erik Gudbranson was traded to his hometown Ottawa Senators in exchange for a 2021 fifth-round draft pick.

Erik Gudbranson was named as an alternate captain ahead of the season, along with Thomas Chabot and Brady Tkachuk.

Erik Gudbranson was invited to take part in Canada's 2011 National Junior Team selection camp.

Erik Gudbranson's sister, Chantal, is a graduate of the University of Guelph with a degree in Marine and Freshwater Biology and played hockey for the Guelph Gryphons.

Erik Gudbranson is a supporter of Canadian Blood Services and promotes stem cell donation as a result of his brother's battle with leukemia.