FLA is hoping injured defenceman Erik Gudbranson will be back in lineup in 2 to 3 weeks.
Gudbranson isn't expected to be fantasy relevant this season but now we have a timetable for his return.
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Tallon said Erik Gudbranson's suspension will be lifted "as soon as he's cleared to play."
Gudbranson injured himself wakeboarding in the offseason and there is no timetable for his return.
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Gudbranson will get back into the lineup tonight. The rookie has two goals and six points with 60 PIM in 55 games.
Gudbranson sick will prob play#flapanthers
With only six healthy defensemen, Gudbranson will either play or be replaced by a minor leaguer. A lack of recalled d-man likely indicates he stays in the lineup tonight.
Coach Dineen says Gudbranson out tonight for #FlaPanthers with charley horse. Should only be out "a couple days"
Tough break as Gudbranson is just coming off his first NHL goal. Look for Keaton Ellerby to draw back into the lineup.
Gudbranson at D
Gudbranson in means Keaton Ellerby remains out of the lineup. The rookie is still looking for his first NHL point.
Eril Gudbranson will be in the lineup tonight #nhl #flapanthers
Gudbranson draws in for the first time since November 17th. The former 3rd overall pick is still looking for his first NHL point.
#FlaPanthers will scratch Erik Gudbranson v #Blues
Hard to justify rostering Gudbranson in single-season leagues. The former 3rd overall pick has no points through 14 games.
Gudbranson told he's staying with #FlaPanthers in team meeting to end skate
If you were worried about a Gudbranson demotion, fear not fantasy hockey owners. Now all you have to worry about is his lack of ice time but playing, and likely living, with Ed Jovanovski should help.
@DailyFaceoff Gudbranson is in.
Gudbranson registered four shots on goal and three hits over his first two NHL games. He will continue to get his feet wet and ease into his responsibilities.
Either Gudbranson or Ellerby in as 6th D for Sat home opener #TBLightning
Gudbranson registered four shots on goal and three hits over his first two NHL games. Look for him to break into the lineup slowly as the team does not need to rush him.
#FlaPanthers HC Dineen announces Gudbranson will play in first #NHL game Saturday
Gudbranson should at least stick with the club on a nine-game tryout. Last season he scored 12 goals and 34 points over 44 games with the Kingston Frontenacs. However, considering the team has no reason to rush their youngsters, expect another year of close-to-no fantasy hockey impact.
Gudbranson will at the least get the nine games but there has to be a reason the Panthers are keeping eight defensemen in camp for now.
Look for the former third overall pick to stick with the club on a nine-game tryout. Last season he scored 12 goals and 34 points over 44 games with the Kingston Frontenacs. However, considering the team has no reason to rush their youngsters, expect another year of no fantasy impact.
CORAL SPRINGS After 13 months of protracted contract negotiatons the Panthers announced Friday that they signed defenseman Erik Gudbranson, last year’s overall No. 3 draft pick, to a three-year entry level contract.