Flames sign defenceman Erik Gudbranson to one-year contract

Nashville Predators' Erik Gudbranson (44) keeps Florida Panthers center Lucas Wallmark (71) away from the puck in the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 26, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn (Mark Humphrey/AP).

The Calgary Flames signed defenceman Erik Gudbranson to a one-year, $1.95 million deal, the team announced on Friday.

Gudbranson was drafted by the Florida Panthers third overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. The 29-year-old played for the Panthers, Vancouver Canucks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Anaheim Ducks, Ottawa Senators and Nashville Predators before arriving in Calgary.

The 29-year-old from Ottawa has 21 goals and 56 assists (77 points) through 563 games played in his NHL career.

September 10, 2021

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Erik Gudbranson
SIGNED BY
Calgary Flames
LENGTH
1 yr
CONTRACT TYPE
Free Agency
SALARY CAP HIT
$1.95 million
TOTAL
$1.95 million

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