1-year, $1,750,000 contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Expires 2027 (UFA).
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2026-07-03T03:59:00.000Z
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Erik Gudbranson
Age: 34Position: D
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The Blue Jackets have signed Erik Gudbranson to a one-year deal worth $1.75M AAV.
Gudbranson battled injuries for most of the 2025-26 season, but his veteran presence will return to the Blue Jackets blueline in 2026-27 after signing a one-year contract extension. The 34-year-old averaged 17:46 time-on-ice, recording three points (1G / 2A), 64 blocks, and 45 hits in 37 games last season.
Gudbranson (upper-body) will return to the Blue Jackets lineup for Tuesday's game against the Hurricanes.
Gudbranson has been sidelined for a week due to an upper-body injury, but will return on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 34-year-old defenseman is averaging 17:51 time-on-ice and has three points (1G / 2A) in 21 games this season.
Gudbranson (upper-body) will be a game-time decision vs. Carolina on Tuesday.
Gudbranson has been sidelined for a week due to an upper-body injury, but he could return on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 34-yer-old defenseman is averaging 17:51 time-on-ice and has three points (1G / 2A) in 21 games this season.
Gudbranson (upper-body) will be a game-time decision vs. Carolina on Tuesday.
Gudbranson has been sidelined for a week due to an upper-body injury, but he could return on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 34-yer-old defenseman is averaging 17:51 time-on-ice and has three points (1G / 2A) in 21 games this season.
Gudbranson (upper-body) will remain out vs. Philadelphia on Saturday.
Gudbranson (upper-body) will be a game-time decision in Philadelphia on Saturday.
Gudbranson (upper-body) is hopeful to meet the team in Philadealphia for their next game on Saturday.
Gudbranson exited Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Kings after only 5:02 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury and will remain sidelined on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 34-yer-old defenseman is averaging 17:51 time-on-ice and has three points (1G / 2A) in 21 games this season.
Gudbranson (lower-body) will be out vs. Tampa Bay on Tuesday.
Gudbranson exited Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Kings after only 5:02 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury and will remain sidelined on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 34-yer-old defenseman is averaging 17:51 time-on-ice and has three points (1G / 2A) in 21 games this season.
Gudbranson (upper-body) will not return to Monday's game against the Kings.
Gudbranson suffered the injury in the first period of Monday's game and was unable to return. We should get an update on his status ahead of Columbus' game in Tampa Bay on Tuesday.
Gudbranson (hip) will return to Columbus' lineup vs. Vancouver on Thursday.
Gudbranson has been plagued with injuries this season, missing two weeks in early October with a lower-body injury, returning for a game, suffering a hip injury, and has been sidelined for nearly three months. The 33-year-old Gudbranson is in his 15th NHL season, his fourth with the Blue Jackets, and was set to be a lineup-regular this season after being limited to only 16 games in 2024-25 because of a shoulder injury.
Gudbranson (hip) has been activated from IR and has potential to return vs. Vancouver on Thursday.
Gudbranson has been plagued with injuries this season, missing two weeks in early October with a lower-body injury, returning for a game, suffering a hip injury, and has been sidelined for nearly three months. The 33-year-old Gudbranson is in his 15th NHL season, his fourth with the Blue Jackets, and was set to be a lineup-regular this season after being limited to only 16 games in 2024-25 because of a shoulder injury.
Gudbranson (hip) has been placed on IR.
Gudbranson has been plagued with injuries this season, missing two weeks in early October with a lower-body injury, returning for a game, suffering a hip injury, and has been sidelined for the last two weeks again. The 33-year-old Gudbranson is in his 15th NHL season, his fourth with the Blue Jackets, and was set to be a lineup-regular this season after being limited to only 16 games in 2024-25 because of a shoulder injury.
Gudbranson (hip) will not play in Buffalo on Tuesday.
Gudbranson (lower-body) will return to Columbus' lineup on Friday vs. Washington.
Gudbranson has been sidelined for two weeks due to a lower-body injury but will return to the lineup on Friday against the Washington Capitals. The 33-year-old Gudbranson is in his 15th NHL season, his fourth with the Blue Jackets, and was set to be a lineup-regular this season after being limited to only 16 games in 2024-25 because of a shoulder injury.
Gudbranson will miss Monday's game vs. New Jersey with an upper-body injury and is out indefinitely.
Gudbranson exited Saturday's game with an upper-body injury, did not practice on Sunday, and will be sidelined indefinitely, starting with Monday's contest against the New Jersey Devils. The 33-year-old Gudbranson is in his 15th NHL season, his fourth with the Blue Jackets, and was set to be a lineup-regular this season after being limited to only 16 games in 2024-25 because of a shoulder injury.
Gudbranson (upper-body) did not practice on Sunday after leaving Columbus's game Saturday early.
Gudbranson (shoulder) will return to Columbus lineup on Monday on Long Island.
Gudbranson only played three games this season before suffering a shoulder injury and undergoing surgery in October. The 33-year-old is in his 14th NHL season, his third with Columbus, and is slated to make his return to the lineup on Monday against the New York Islanders.
Gudbranson (shoulder) is on track to return on Monday on Long Island after practicing in full on Sunday.
Gudbransson (shoulder surgery) is likely to return next week.
Gudbranson only played three games this season before suffering a shoulder injury and undergoing surgery in October. The 33-year-old is in his 14th NHL season, his third with Columbus, and is slated to make his return to the lineup next week.