Erik Gudbranson D 20 3200000 2 30 40 55 52 73 67 69 70 67 60 49 59 71 49 69 66
Erik Gudbranson D 20 3200000 2 30 60 55 52 73 67 75 70 67 60 49 59 71 49 69 66


154 hit en 72 games -_-
max SH 84
max PL 78
max ST 76
max CH 76
max PO 77
max HI 92

Talent Analysis

Gudbranson is a skilled, punishing defender who worked diligently on his offensive skills during his 2010-11 season in Kingston. He is a natural, vocal leader both on and off the ice. He has a booming shot, and has built up his offensive effectiveness through intelligent decision-making with the puck, improved up-ice passing and a better sense of when to pinch up into the offensive zone. His play in his own end is top-level, and his physical presence means that opposing forwards must always be on their toes. He is a complete defensive package, with improving offensive abilities.
Future
Gudbranson signed a three-year entry level contract with the Panthers over the summer, and all indications are that he will be playing in south Florida this fall. The Panthers also signed unrestricted free agent defenseman Ed Jovanovski, ostensibly to be a mentor to their young cornerstone defenseman. Jovanovski, the veteran defenseman who started his career in Florida, should be considered a perfect model for Gudbranson, a big presence at both ends of the ice, and a player that can control the flow and tempo of a game.