Erik Gudbranson was traded to the Ottawa Senators by the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday for a fifth-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft.
Erik Gudbranson #6 of the Anaheim Ducks
The 28-year-old defenseman had zero points in seven games this season with the Pittsburgh Penguins before being traded to the Ducks on Oct. 25, 2019. He scored nine points (four goals, five assists) in 44 games with Anaheim.
“Erik Gudbranson provides another sizable presence to our defense corps,” Senators general manager Pierre Dorion said. “He’s a reliable veteran who plays an intimidating style of game and someone who will add a combination of grit, energy and, most importantly, leadership to our lineup.”
Gudbranson has one season remaining on a three-year, $12 million contract ($4 million average annual value) he signed with the Vancouver Canucks on Feb. 20, 2018. He was traded to the Penguins for forward Tanner Pearson on Feb. 25, 2019.
Selected by the Florida Panthers with the No. 3 pick in the 2010 NHL Draft, Gudbranson has scored 73 points (20 goals, 53 assists) in 518 regular-season games with the Panthers, Canucks, Penguins and Ducks, and one goal in 17 Stanley Cup Playoff games.
Goalie Matt Murray was acquired by the Senators in a trade with the Penguins on Wednesday.
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