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Erik Gudbranson | Defenseman

Team: Florida Panthers
Age / DOB:  (21) / 1/7/1992
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 195
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Erik Gudbranson (hand) will not be available for the Panthers' season finale on Saturday.
Gudbranson had four points and a minus-22 rating in 32 games this season. One of the few bright spots for Gudbranson from a statistic perspective was his 80 hits. Needless to say, you would have had to be in a very deep league to get any use out of Gudbranson in 2013. Apr 27 - 12:23 PM

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Erik Gudbranson (hand) is listed as questionable for Saturday night's season finale against Tampa.

We're sure you have better options than an iffy second-year stay-at-home defenseman with a wonky hand. Keep Gudbranson on reserve to close the season.
Apr 27 - 11:26 AM

Erik Gudbranson (hand) worked out at Thursday's morning skate, but still missed his fourth straight game.

The defenseman hasn't played since April 18. At this point, it's tough to say whether he will be able to return to the team for Saturday's season finale.
Apr 26 - 9:21 AM

Erik Gudbranson (hand) might return before the end of the Panthers' campaign.

Gudbranson missed Florida's last two games. "He skated [Sunday], will skate [Monday] and I’m hoping he’ll be ready Tuesday," Panthers coach Kevin Dineen said. Gudbranson has four points and a minus-22 rating in 32 games this season.
Apr 22 - 10:09 AM

Erik Gudbranson (hand/wrist) will not play this weekend.

Panthers coach Kevin Dineen said that Gudbranson doesn't have a broken bone and his injury is not believed to be a long-term issue. Still, with roughly a week left in the regular season, it wouldn't be shocking if he's played in his last game of the 2013 campaign.
Apr 19 - 6:49 PM

Erik Gudbranson (hand/wrist) missed Friday's practice.

Gudbranson left Thursday's contest after going into the boards. He might not be available on Saturday.
Apr 19 - 12:48 PM

Erik Gudbranson injured his hand/wrist area during the final two minutes of Thursday's game against the New York Rangers.

Gudbranson left the game after going into the boards with just over a minute left. He appeared to be in pain as he skated to the bench and was clutching his hand. Coach Kevin Dineen said after the game that Gudbranson would need to be evaluated. We should know more after the Panthers practice Friday, but we'll sideline him for now and list him as day-to-day.
Apr 19 - 9:26 AM

Erik Gudbranson was back in Florida's lineup Tuesday night after missing two games with the flu.

He logged 14:37 of ice time and recorded a plus-1 rating in the Panthers' 3-2 loss to Toronto. With his return, the Panthers scratched T.J. Brennan.
Mar 27 - 10:15 AM

Erik Gudbranson missed Saturday's contest because of the flu.

The 21-year-old defenseman is already a key part of the Panthers' team but his fantasy value is currently limited. He's listed as day-to-day.
Mar 24 - 10:26 AM

Erik Gudbranson believes his check on Evgeni Malkin that led to the Penguin star's injury was legal.

Gudbranson, who faced immediate retaliation by James Neal, maintained that the check was a typical one in a game and within the rules. "I just finished my check," Gudbranson said. "You never want to see a guy go down, and he is in a vulnerable position. But you can’t pass up a hit like that. You never know, he could go around the net and he could get a back-door pass. It’s unfortunate he got hurt on the play, but it’s one I would take every time." The officials seemed to agree with Gudbranson as he was not called for a penalty on the play.
Feb 23 - 10:05 AM

Erik Gudbranson chipped in an assist during Florida's overtime defeat versus the Washington Capitals Tuesday.

Gudbranson, who was playing in his third game, got his first point on a goal by Jonathan Huberdeau. The 21-year-old defenseman also has nine hits and five blocked shots.
Feb 13 - 11:00 AM

Erik Gudbranson made his season debut on Thursday.

Gudbranson had only played two AHL games before his recall as he was rehabbing a shoulder that needed surgery and caused a team suspension because he hurt it wakebourding. He's only 21, but all you need to know about what the Panthers think of him is his ice time in his debut: 21:02. He's a key part of their present and future.
Feb 8 - 9:40 AM

Erik Gudbranson served as a healthy scratch on Tuesday after rejoining the Panthers from the minors.

He played in two rehabilitation games for AHL San Antonio and will probably make his season debut on Thursday night in Philadelphia. Gudbranson is slated to skate with the team on Wednesday and coach Kevin Dineen is expected to evaluate him and his pending return to the lineup.
Feb 6 - 10:31 AM

Erik Gudbranson is slated to be recalled from his conditioning stint in the minors on Tuesday.

Coach Kevin Dineen said Gudbranson will be a game-time decision for Tuesday night's game at Winnipeg. The Panthers defenseman played his second game with AHL San Antonio Monday night. He had no points, three shots and a plus-2 rating over that time.
Feb 5 - 8:48 AM

Florida has loaned Erik Gudbranson to their minor-league affiliate in San Antonio.

His suspension, which he received from getting hurt while wakeboarding prior to the lockout, was lifted as part of the loan. Gudbranson's time in the AHL will get him into some game action to work his way back into shape before he rejoins the Panthers.
Jan 31 - 10:30 AM

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All Positions
PosRoleName
C1Jonathan Huberdeau
2Drew Shore
3Shawn Matthias
4Marcel Goc
5Stephen Weiss
6Greg Rallo
7Nick Bjugstad
LW1Tomas Fleischmann
2Peter Mueller
3Tomas Kopecky
4Sean Bergenheim
5Quinton Howden
6Eric Selleck
RW1Jack Skille
2Scottie Upshall
3George Parros
4Kris Versteeg
D1Brian Campbell
2Dmitry Kulikov
3Filip Kuba
4Ed Jovanovski
5Mike Weaver
6T.J. Brennan
7Erik Gudbranson
8Alex Petrovic
9Tyson Strachan
10Nolan Yonkman
G1Jacob Markstrom
2Scott Clemmensen
3Jose Theodore