Erik Gudbranson

Erik Donald Stanley Gudbranson (born January 7, 1992) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman and alternate captain for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected third overall by the Florida Panthers in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Gudbranson has previously played for the Florida Panthers, Vancouver Canucks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Anaheim Ducks, Ottawa Senators, Nashville Predators, and Calgary Flames.

Erik Gudbranson
Gudbranson with the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs
Born	== Erik Gudbranson Media == Gudbranson with the Florida Panthers in 2012 Gudbranson (left) making a play on the puck in a game in 2024. (1992-01-07) January 7, 1992 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight	220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position	Defence
Shoots	Right
NHL team Former teams	Columbus Blue Jackets Florida Panthers Vancouver Canucks Pittsburgh Penguins Anaheim Ducks Ottawa Senators Nashville Predators Calgary Flames
National team	Canada
NHL Draft	3rd overall, 2010 Florida Panthers
Playing career	2011–present