Erik Gudbranson - NHL News & Rumors

Out indefinitely following surgery Gudbranson had shoulder surgery Monday and will be out indefinitely.

Impact Gudbranson has already been out of action for the Jackets' previous two contests and is not expected back in the short-term. Even without his injury, the blueliner was unlikely to reach the 20-point threshold for a second straight season considering last year was the only time he's reached that threshold. In the meantime, David Jiricek, Jack Johnson and Jordan Harris will likely rotate on the bottom pairing. Given his timeline, it wouldn't be surprising to see Gudbranson end up on long-term injured reserve.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured reserve Gudbranson (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.

Impact Gudbranson suffered an upper-body injury during Tuesday's game against the Panthers, and head coach Dean Evason said after the game that the injury was "not looking good." As a result, it's not very surprising to see Gudbranson land on IR, but it's not yet clear when he'll be in the mix to return. David Jiricek could take on a third-pairing role for the Blue Jackets in Gudbranson's absence.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to miss time Gudbranson's upper-body injury was described as "not looking good" by head coach Dean Evason, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Evason's comments after Tuesday's game versus the Panthers suggests the defenseman is set to miss time. With Gudbranson likely coming out of the lineup, David Jiricek could step into a third-pairing role.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Tuesday's contest Gudbranson (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Panthers.

Impact Gudbranson collided with a teammate late in the second period, and he'll miss the rest of the game. The 32-year-old defenseman can be considered day-to-day until a further update is available. The Blue Jackets' next game is Thursday versus the Sabres, and if Gudbranson can't play, David Jiricek may be a candidate to take his place in the lineup.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Good to play Thursday Gudbranson (lower body) will draw into the lineup Thursday against Minnesota, per the NHL media site.

Impact Gudbranson missed some preseason action due to the injury, but it seems he's fine for Columbus' Opening Night. He had six goals, 26 points, 74 PIM, 92 hits and 170 blocks in 78 contests with the Blue Jackets in 2023-24. The 32-year-old is projected to serve on the third pairing alongside Jack Johnson on Thursday.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes skating Friday Gudbranson (lower body) skated with the non-game group during Friday's practice, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Gudbranson won't play in Friday's preseason game against Pittsburgh, but it's encouraging that he was on the ice Friday morning. He'll have several days to rest before Opening Night against the Wild on Thursday, and it seems as though he'll be in the mix to play against Minnesota.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Thursday Gudbranson (lower body) isn't expected to play in Thursday's preseason game against Pittsburgh, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gudbranson didn't skate in Tuesday's practice session due to a minor lower-body injury, and he'll remain sidelined for a second consecutive preseason game Thursday. His final chance to play during the preseason will be in a rematch against the Penguins on Friday, but it's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with minor injury Gudbranson (lower body) didn't skate Tuesday because of a minor injury, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact As a precaution, Gudbranson didn't play in the third period of Columbus' 3-2 preseason loss to Washington on Monday. He wasn't going to play Tuesday versus St. Louis anyway. However, he could still see game action before Opening Night versus Minnesota on Oct. 10. The Blue Jackets finish the preseason with a home-and-home against Pittsburgh on Thursday and Friday.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets fans and players remember the Gaudreau brothers at a candlelight vigil in Columbus

Fans and Columbus Blue Jackets players gathered for an emotional candlelight vigil outside the team’s arena to remember Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew

SEPTEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Erik Gudbranson, Cole Sillinger and Head Coach Pascal Vincent | Postgame Media (4/11/24)

APRIL 12 • YOUTUBE

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

Impact Gudbranson ended a seven-game point drought with his first-period tally. The defenseman has put together a career year, reaching the 20-point mark for the first time with five goals and 15 assists over 67 appearances. He's added 77 shots on net, 63 PIM, a minus-11 rating, 80 hits and 148 blocked shots. While he often sees bottom-four usage, he's been a sneaky-solid source of depth offense and physicality from the blue line.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Posts pair of assists in win Gudbranson logged two assists and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Sharks.

Impact Gudbranson had an undisclosed injury in Friday's practice, but he didn't miss a game. He's racked up three helpers over his last two contests and now has 17 points through 49 outings. That matches his career-best production from 78 games in 2021-22 with the Flames, so there's a good chance the 32-year-old sets a new high-water mark this season. He's added 53 hits, 114 blocked shots, 55 PIM, 50 shots on net and a minus-11 rating while seeing time in a bottom-four role for much of the campaign.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Gudbranson (undisclosed) will be in the lineup Saturday versus San Jose, according to Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Gudbranson will be good to go despite tweaking something during Friday's practice. He has picked up 54 hits, 114 blocked shots and 15 points across 48 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies helper against old team Gudbranson notched a shorthanded assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Flames.

Impact Gudbranson got on the scoresheet against his old team with the secondary helper on Alexandre Texier's second-period marker. This was was Gudbranson's second assist over nine games in January. The big defenseman has 14 points through 43 outings, which is already better than the 13 points he had in 70 contests a year ago. He's added 45 shots on net, 39 hits, 108 blocked shots, 51 PIM and a minus-15 rating in 2023-24.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets HC Pascal Vincent, Erik Gudbranson and Justin Danforth | Postgame Media (1/9/24)

JANUARY 10 • YOUTUBE

Adam Fantilli, Erik Gudbranson, Justin Danforth and HC Pascal Vincent | Postgame Media (12/23/23)

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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

Impact Gudbranson has played in just one of the team's last five contests due to his suspension and an illness. The blueliner has scored just once in his last 17 appearances while registering a mere 18 shots, though he did record eight helpers over that stretch. Still, even with his return the Ottawa native is unlikely to suddenly become an offensive stud considering he has never reached the 20-point threshold in his career.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Gudbranson racked up 29 PIM -- including a game misconduct -- during Sunday's game against the Panthers. He'll now miss Thursday's game against Toronto and be eligible to return Saturday against the Devils. The 31-year-old has 10 points in 27 games this season.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for hearing 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.

Impact Gudbranson racked up 29 PIM -- including a game misconduct in the third period -- and an assist in Sunday's loss to Florida. The 31-year-old has 10 points, 42 PIM and 66 blocked shots through 27 games. If he receives a suspension, he'll miss at least Thursday's game against Toronto.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets' Erik Gudbranson Seeks Retribution, Ejected After Jumping Panthers' Nick Cousins

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Remains unavailable against Blues Gudbranson (illness) has been ruled out versus St. Louis on Friday, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatchreports.

Impact Gudbranson was mired in a five-match pointless streak prior to his three-game absence. As such, the majority of fantasy players probably aren't anxiously awaiting the blueliner's return to action. Andrew Peeke figures to remain in the lineup with Gudbranson shelved.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Gudbranson will be shelved for the second consecutive contest due to his illness. The blueliner is pointless in his last five games while registering seven shots, 11 blocks and six hits. The Ottawa native has never reached the 20-point threshold in his NHL career but could get there this year considering he is already at nine points through 26 contests.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Gudbranson was considered a game-time decision earlier Tuesday, but it appears he'll need to sit out one contest. The 31-year-old will be replaced by Andrew Peeke in the lineup. Gudbranson has nine points and 64 blocked shots through 26 games this season.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Gudbranson has chipped in two goals, seven assists, 29 shots on net, 64 blocked shots and 21 hits in 26 games this season. If he is not able to play, Andrew Peeke will be in the lineup.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johnny Gaudreau, Kirill Marchenko, Erik Gudbranson and HC Pascal Vincent | Postgame Media (11/26/23)

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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Blue Jackets fans and players remember the Gaudreau brothers at a candlelight vigil in Columbus