ERIK BRANNSTROM NEWS

Lends helper Brannstrom posted an assist and three shots on goal in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Predators.

Impact Brannstrom continues to find offense from a third-pairing role. He has four points (two goals, two assists) over his last four outings, and he's added 11 shots on net in that span. This season, the 25-year-old blueliner is at six points, 21 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through 14 appearances. He topped out at 20 points in the 2023-24 campaign, his last one with the Senators, but perhaps the Canucks have unlocked another level in Brannstrom's play.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp Saturday Brannstrom scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact This was Brannstrom's second goal and third point over the last three games. The defenseman continues to hold down a third-pairing role for the Canucks, though he saw a season-high 16:42 of ice time in this contest. Brannstrom has five points, 18 shots on net, 14 blocked shots, seven hits and a plus-2 rating through 13 appearances this season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brannstrom has winner as Canucks beat Blackhawks 4-1; Bedard held scoreless VANCOUVER - Erik Brannstrom's goal early in the third period was the winner as the Vancouver Canucks got back in the win column with a 4-1 v...

4 DAYS AGO • THESTAR.COM

Brannstrom scores decisive 3rd-period goal and Canucks go on to beat Blackhawks 4-1

Erik Brannstrom scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Vancouver Canucks added a pair of late empty-netters in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records pair of points in win Brannstrom scored a goal on four shots, dished an assist, blocked three shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Brannstrom helped out on Pius Suter's go-ahead goal in the second period before adding an insurance tally himself in the third. The 25-year-old Brannstrom has emerged as a regular on the Canucks' third pairing. He's up to four points, 15 shots on net, 13 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through 11 contests this season. He'll have to compete with Noah Juulsen for playing time, but that appears to be a battle Brannstrom has an advantage in so far.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Pettersson and Brannstrom have a goal and assist each and Canucks top Flames 3-1

Elias Pettersson tied the game on the power play early in the second period and assisted on Erik Brannstrom’s goal in the third as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Calgary Flames 3-1

NOVEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabs assist Tuesday Brannstrom produced an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Ducks.

Impact Brannstrom earned his second helper of the season when he assisted on Kiefer Sherwood's first-period go-ahead goal. The 25-year-old Brannstrom has bounced between the NHL and AHL frequently as the Canucks try to accrue some cap savings. He has two helpers, eight shots on net, seven blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over eight appearances this season, playing mainly on the third pairing.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Brannstrom was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Friday.

Impact Brannstrom was sent to Abbotsford on Thursday but will rejoin the NHL club a day later. He's made six appearances for the Canucks this year, recording an assist, six blocked shots, three hits and a plus-3 rating while averaging 14:15 of ice time.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to AHL Brannstrom was sent to AHL Abbotsford on Thursday.

Impact Brannstrom was a minus-2 with two hits and three blocked shots over 16:07 of ice time Wednesday in the Canucks' 6-0 loss to New Jersey. Brannstrom has one assist in six NHL games this season.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks Coffee: Can Erik Brannstrom heal Gustav Forsling wound? Diwali Night really rates What's happening on and off the ice with the resurgent Canucks, who took a four-game win streak into Monday's test against Hurricanes.

OCTOBER 29 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Summoned from minors Brannstrom was brought up from AHL Abbotsford on Monday.

Impact Brannstrom has one assist, five shots on goal, two blocked shots and one hit in four NHL appearances this campaign. He will probably play on Vancouver's third pairing against Carolina on Monday.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to AHL Brannstrom was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on Sunday.

Impact Brannstrom has already gone up and down a few times this season, so it could just be a cap-saving measure prior to Vancouver's next game Monday. Brannstrom has one assist through four games this season.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Back in NHL Brannstrom was summoned from AHL Abbotsford on Friday.

Impact Brannstrom was sent to the minors Thursday, and his quick return to the team suggests his demotion was just a cap-saving move. The 25-year-old defenseman has three assists in two appearances with Abbotsford as well as an assist in three outings with Vancouver in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to minors Brannstrom was sent down to AHL Abbotsford on Thursday.

Impact Brannstrom has logged three NHL games this season, including Tuesday's clash with the Blackhawks in which he recorded his first point of the season. The decision to reassign the 25-year-old blueliner could be an indication that Derek Forbort (personal) will rejoin the team soon or simply a cap-saving measure since the team is off until Saturday's clash with Pittsburgh.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors Brannstrom was elevated from AHL Abbotsford on Thursday.

Impact Brannstrom will likely serve as a depth option while Derek Forbort (personal) is away from the team. Vincent Desharnais figures to have the inside track to replacing Forbort in the lineup, leaving Brannstrom relegated to a spot in the press box as a healthy scratch.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks set to recall Erik Brannstrom from Abbotsford The winless Vancouver Canucks are set to shuffle their defence corps, just three games into the 2024-25 NHL season. Find out more.

OCTOBER 16 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks: Erik Brannstrom gets a look with recall from Abbotsford The winless Vancouver Canucks are set to shuffle their defence corps, just three games into the 2024-25 NHL season. Find out more.

OCTOBER 16 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks: Who is the real Erik Brannstrom? A big bust or a late bloomer? Erik Brannstrom, the 2017 first-round draft choice, made a seamless transition to Abbotsford with three assists in his first two AHL games.

OCTOBER 15 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks Acquire Defenceman Erik Brannstrom from Colorado | Vancouver Canucks In exchange for Tucker Poolman and a fourth-round pick

OCTOBER 6 • NHL.COM

Acquired in trade Vancouver acquired Brannstrom from Colorado on Sunday in exchange for Tucker Poolman (head) and a 2025 fourth-round pick.

Impact Brannstrom signed a one-year, $900,000 contract with the Avalanche in July after Ottawa declined to issue him a qualifying offer. The 25-year-old defender had three goals, 20 points, 77 shots on net and 111 blocked shots in 76 games with the Senators in the 2023-24 regular season. Brannstrom could be a depth defender for the Canucks this campaign.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche sign D Erik Brannstrom to 1-year deal The Colorado Avalanche signed defenseman Erik Brannstrom to a one-year contract on Tuesday.Terms were not disclosed, but multiple outlets re...

JULY 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Grabs one-year contract Brannstrom signed a one-year, $900,000 contract with Colorado on Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Brannstrom won't find minutes easy to come by with the Avs, especially after the team re-signed Jacob MacDonald and brought in Calvin de Haan. At best, Brannstrom figures to be the sixth or seventh blueliner heading into the 2024-25 campaign.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to get QO According to Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia, Brannstrom won't receive a qualifying offer from Ottawa before Sunday's deadline, making him an unrestricted free agent.

Impact Brannstrom accounted for three goals, 20 points, 77 shots on net and 111 blocked shots in 76 outings during the 2023-24 campaign. The 24-year-old blueliner will be free to sign elsewhere Monday when the market opens.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs assist in win Brannstrom recorded an assist in Sunday's 5-3 victory over the Oilers.

Impact Brannstrom has helpers in back-to-back games but remains mired in a 21-game goal drought dating back to Feb. 13 versus the Blue Jackets. With only 18 shots over that stretch, Brannstrom is going to need to start shooting more if he is going to find the back of the net. Still, the blueliner has been providing some offensive upside of late with four helpers in his last seven outings.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up assist Saturday Brannstrom notched an assist, two hits and three blocked shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Brannstrom has collected three helpers over his last five games. The defenseman helped out on a Parker Kelly tally in the third period to break up Stuart Skinner's shutout bid. Brannstrom had a brief foray at forward, but the Senators have opted to move him back to defense, where he's often seen bottom-four minutes. He's at 10 points, 32 shots on net, 38 blocked shots, 22 PIM and a plus-7 rating through 30 appearances.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE